Job Title: Classroom Aide EHS

Supervisory Responsibility: Reports to Family & Center Specialist or EHS Lead Admin Teacher

• Promote school readiness by enhancing children's social, cognitive, and overall development through educational, health, nutritional, and social services.
  
• Comply with Head Start Program Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, 5-Year Grant, MiLeap- Child Care Licensing Bureau, USDA-CACFP Requirements, NMCAA Personnel Policies, and other relevant guidelines.
• Follow agency processes, policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Adhere to the Child Protection Law, Staff and Volunteer Mandated Reporting Policy, NMCAA’s Early Childhood Guidance Policy and Code of Conduct.
• Support a developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Maintain accurate records including food service inventory and procurement forms.
• Build relationships with school and food service personnel.
• Ensure a safe, healthy, and organized environment. Implement emergency procedures. Utilize Active Supervision practices.
• Follow policies on health care needs, food allergies, medication administration, and authorized adult releases.
• Report incidents and accidents as required.

• Assist in maintaining a child-friendly environment and collaborate with staff to support day-to-day operations.
  Sit with children during mealtimes, share the menu, and engage in conversation using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) tool.  
• Education and Experience:
  High School Diploma or GE