Educational Aide- Head Start Floater

1 Job Title: Educational Aide - Head Start Floater Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: IS1 or IS2 Dept./School: Assigned Campus Revised: 05/2023 Primary Purpose

Head Start Floaters provide direct classroom support to ensure that two teachers are present in the classroom at all times in the Head Start Program.

Education/Certification: Qualifications High School Diploma or Accredited General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Associate degree or higher from an accredited college/university or Minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college or university or Passed the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) test or hold Region XX Paraprofessional Certificate Valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or eligible to obtain Valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or ability to complete CDA within two years of employment Applicant must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the applicant, before continuing within the process towards possible employment Head Start Performance Standards Requirements: Eligible to obtain a Paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification within thirty (30) days of employment Eligible to obtain First Aid and CPR certification and physical examination within ninety (90) days of employment Experience: Work related experience with students (church-related schools, private schools, day camps, youth groups, licensed day care centers or similar experiences) 2 Major Responsibilities and Duties: Classroom Expectations

1. Provide classroom support to maintain program ratio.
2. Follow lesson plans.
3. Assist in maintaining student records and provide feedback as requested by teacher.
4. Conduct instructional activities outlined by the teacher and work with students to develop skills.
5. Assist with monitoring and supervision of students, instruction, and activities.
6. Assist with maintaining a safe, neat, and orderly classroom.
7. Aid substitute teachers, when applicable.
8. Assist with the preparation of instructional materials and classroom learning areas.
9. Assist in setting up environment (indoor/outdoor) activities for the day.
10. Use developmentally appropriate practices to facilitate activities with groups and individuals.
11. Observe and record behaviors of children to assist Early Head Start teachers on child's strengths and areas to grow. Health and Safety
12. Always interact and monitor children to ensure a safe environment. This includes the physical ability to monitor and move quickly to respond to children who are very active and may need redirection to ensure their safety or the safety of others.
13. Adhere to all Head Start Performance Standards.
14. Monitor children for signs of child abuse and report incidents of suspected abuse to appropriate authorities.
15. Provide first aid or CPR, prevent the spread of blood borne pathogens, and access emergency services as needed.
16. Complete required annual training.
17. Maintain a safe and healthy classroom and school environment.
18. Assure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored.
19. Respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations that may occur.
20. Sanitize classroom materials, furniture, equipment, and laundry. Professionalism
21. Create and maintain respectful relationships with families and coworkers.
22. Attend meetings, staffing, training, and professional development activities as appropriate.
23. Maintain a positive and professional attitude and attire.
24. Provide adequate notice to Principal on time off requests.
25. Maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.
26. Provide and maintain quality customer service. Other
27. Assist with inventory of equipment and supplies.
28. Assist with providing breaks and another classroom needs as requested.
29. Assist in providing daily meal service.
30. Feed, nurture and play with children, change diapers.
31. Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
32. Perform all other duties as assigned. 3 Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment. Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping. Motion: Moderate walking. Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds). Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise. Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. Edgewood Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Approved by Date Reviewed by Date