EHS Teacher Aide - Coppin - Full-Time

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience in child development working with children; preferably infants/toddlers required.
• 45 hour Infant and Toddler Certificate required within 6 months of hire
• 90 hour Child Care Certificate within 6 months of hire
• Infant and Toddler CDA within 6 months of hire
• Current Infant/toddler CPR, First Aid Certificate required within 90 days after hire
• Pre-employment Early Head Start CJIS criminal background investigation clearance required
• Pre-employment physical and tuberculosis screen clearance per Early Head Start guidelines required

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to participate in training classes pertaining to child development, children at risk, special needs, etc.
• Ability to accurately record and deliver information, meet deadlines, and perform all duties efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively with parents, children, staff, supervisor and general public.
• Ability to provide support and education to parents in a positive, non-judgmental manner and respond competently to the culture and values of each individual, family and community.
• Ability to involve the parent in working with his/her child.
• Ability to follow through on instructions as they pertain to classroom management.

Additional Requirements

• Pre-employment Early Head Start CJIS criminal background investigation clearance required
• Pre-employment physical and tuberculosis screen clearance per Early Head Start guidelines required