KI BOIS COMMUNITY ACTION FOUNDATION, INC. JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Part-Time Teacher Aide POLICY COUNCIL APPROVAL: 3- 22-16 DEPARTMENT: KI BOIS Head Start FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY- The Part Time Teacher Aide is responsible to assist full time teaching staff in the objectives of the Head Start Program in the center to which they are assigned. The Part Time Teacher Aide is directly responsible to the Teacher or Center Director. This is a temporary position for a specific need and/or length of time.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Following KI BOIS Head Start guidelines concerning discipline as stated in the Program Plan.

Assisting full time teaching staff in maintaining a clean and healthy learning environment, conducive to learning.

1. Sharing in the responsibility in implementing a daily safety check of grounds and daily and weekly cleaning schedule.

2. Assisting in recording keeping as directed by Center Director or Teacher.

3. Abiding by all rules and regulations as set forth by KI BOIS Community Action, as stated in the Personnel Policies and Procedures.

4. Meeting all Day Care Regulations, including Behavior and Guidance.

5. Cleaning and changing child's clothes who has accidentally soiled self or is disabled and cannot control body functions.

6. Working as a member of a team to ensure continuity of curriculum and a high standard of quality in all classrooms assigned to in the center.

7. Recognizing and encouraging acceptable behavior.

8. All other duties as assigned by Center Director or Teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age; and have a High School Diploma or GED; or have completed the 10th grade and are in the process of obtaining a GED for a period not to exceed 12 months. 2. Must have current TB Test. 3. Must have a valid Oklahoma Drivers License and proof of liability insurance.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Respect and promote the unique identity of each child and family and refrain from stereotyping on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion or disability. Maintain confidentiality involving staff, volunteers, children, parents or other agency business. No child will be left alone or unsupervised while under my care. Use positive methods of child guidance and will not engage in corporal punishment, emotional or physical abuse, or humiliation. In addition, I will not employ methods of discipline that involve isolation, the use of food as punishment or reward, or the denial of basic needs.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL HEAD START STAFF

Staff MUST NOT:

1. Subject children to punishment of a physical nature, such as: shaking, striking, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, biting, hair pulling, yanking, slamming, excessive exercise or any cruel treatment that may cause pain;

2. Put anything in or on a child’s mouth as punishment;

3. Restrain a child by any means other than holding and then for only as long as is necessary for the child to regain control;

4. Subject children to punishment of a psychological nature, such as: humiliation by derogatory or sarcastic remarks about them or their families, race, gender, religion or cultural background;

5. Use harsh or profane language or actual or implied threats of physical punishment;

6. Punish or threaten children in association with food, rest or toilet training;

7. Isolate a child without supervision or placing him/her in a dark area;

8. Permit children to discipline other children; or

9. Seek or accept parental permission to use any punishment or act prohibited by the requirements contained in this section.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE REGULATIONS WILL BE GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL.

Other essential requirements:

1. Must actively supervise children according to KI BOIS Active Supervision Procedure.

2. Quick, stable mental ability, able to react positively to stress.

3. Hearing: able to hear the children at both active and quiet times; able to detect changes in sound such as a child starting to wheeze or when it gets too quiet.

4. Seeing: able to see a child across the farthest point on the playground or the classroom; able to do all required paper work.

5. Able to lift, carry and hold children or objects up to 50 pounds. 6. Physically able to stoop, bend, kneel, etc. perform duties of the job.

7. Able to stay awake and alert throughout the day.

8. Practice good hygiene daily.

9. Use proper handwashing techniques and universal precautions, according to the KI BOIS Program Plan.

10. Dress so that she/he can physically perform the job, according to KI BOIS Dress Code and other regulations.

11. Sit with children at mealtimes, eating the same meals.

12. Be dependable, energetic, friendly, communicative, non-judgmental.

13. Possess a kind and caring attitude.

14. View your work as a part of the KI BOIS team and work in close cooperation with co-workers and fellow employees.

15. Willing to accept and implement constructive criticism and recommendations for improvement.

16. Be an advocate for Head Start and the KI BOIS Community Action.

17. Assisting in recruitment of children for enrollment.

18. Willing to be transferred to another work site in order to meet Performance Standards and/or according to the needs of the Agency.

19. Will work 40 hours per week, except for Special Needs Workers, Part-time Teacher Aides and other staff hired for specific part-time positions.

20. Attend Pre-Service and In-Service Training and other training requested, which may include overnight out-of area stays.

21. Have access to an automobile with current liability insurance, and have a valid Oklahoma Driver's License.

22. Abide by all rules and regulations as set forth KI BOIS Community Action Personnel Policies.

23. Report all safety issues, mistreatment of children, or inappropriate actions of co-workers to immediate supervisor or other administrative staff.

24. Perform all other related duties as required by the Head Start Director or her designee.