Job Description

Local Agency is looking for a Teachers Aide

General Summary
The Teacher?s Aide will work with the Teachers to create a warm, welcoming and inviting educational environment for children and families.  Must be able to meet all EEC, NAEYC and Head Start performance standards. This may be a substitute teaching position depending on need.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
1.    Maintain compliance with all federal, state and local regulations related to Head Start/Early Head Start and MA Department of Early Education and Care.
2.    Assist with the maintenance of a clean, safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
3.    Assist with individual and group activities in a center based classroom at the direction of the Teachers.
4.    Ensure site and sound supervision and monitoring of children at all times.
5.    Interact in a caring and professional manner with children and families while recognizing and maintaining confidentiality standards and requirements.
6.    Seek professional skill development and growth for themselves and others through participation in related skills training, and educational activities.
7.    Uphold the values of CTI C.A.R.E.S. * Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful, Empathetic, Services.
8.    Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Desire to work with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals.
Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection systems.
Good attention to detail.
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or English/Khmer) are a plus.
Until qualifications of EEC are met may not have unmonitored supervision of children

Years of Relevant Work Experience:
Work Experience: 6 months to 1 year of teaching experience preferred. 6 months to 1 year of experience working with low income individuals or families preferred.

If interested email timothy.hovey@masshirelowellcc.com