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Head Start Teacher Aide Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? If your answer is yes then Southern Seven Health Department may have the perfect career for you. We offer a great working environment, have the highest caliber of employees, and most importantly are a "family friendly" employer. This position is a   full time   (partial year) position and is based at the Vienna Head Start in Vienna, Illinois . It does come with a benefit package (including vacation, personal, and sick time accrual, holidays, health and life insurance, and an employer sponsored cafeteria plan). Qualifications : Education, Training and Experience: • Must be at least nineteen years of age AND • Must Possess a CDA or enrolled in CDA program to be completed within 2 years OR • Prefer--Associate degree in Early Childhood or related field with at least six ECE hours working toward 18 hours Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Effective oral and written communication skills. • Organization and supervisory ability. • Basic computer skills. Certifications and Other Requirements: • Required: DCFS Criminal background check; DCFS physical assessment; Mandated Reporter; DCFS licensing required courses; CPR/First Aid certification • Recommended: Hepatitis B Vaccine and Head Start Teacher Qualified Physical Requirements: • Strength: Lift/carry up to 40 pounds on occasion and 20 pounds frequently. • Movement: Sit, walk, or stand for prolonged periods of time; Lift horizontally and vertically, bend and stoop, push/pull, twist, carry, crouch, squat, kneel, reach above shoulder level; Hear and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone. Salary Range:   $16.87 - $19.53  hourly Position Summary: This position is responsible for assisting the teacher with the academic, social-emotional growth, and development of all pre-school aged children in their care.  Develops a partnership with children's parents or caregivers to engage and encourage parent participation in the program.  Responsible for assuring compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards and local & state guidelines. Job Duties: • • Encourages and assists all children in all personal hygiene activities. • Assists the teacher in administering developmental screening tool within 45 days of child’s enrollment. Completes an Assistance or Guidance request if needed.  Participates in IEP/IFSP meetings as appropriate. • Assists the teacher with maintaining an online portfolio on each child’s progress and development for the purpose of planning to promote each child’s growth and development. • Observes each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and uses this information to facilitate learning and growth. • Works cooperatively with the Teacher and other staff and volunteers, using the team approach to classroom management. • Assures that all children are supervised at all times. • Participates in family style meals and snacks at table with children. • Assists the teacher in completing daily, weekly, and monthly required paperwork as required by procedures manual. • Responsible for developing a partnership with parents and caregivers in the Head Start program and encourages each parent/caregiver to take in active role in their child’s Head Start experience. • Assists the teacher in conducting home visits and family staff conferences. • Participates in staff meetings, center activities, and staff development. • Maintains child, family, and employee confidentiality. • Participates in the federal and annual program review. • Responsible for recruitment of Head Start eligible children, in coordination with other Head Start staff, for enrollment into the Head Start program. • Responsible for carrying out best practices for safety procedures concerning children, staff, families, and community individuals and for assessing current practices and finding ways and areas needing improvement. • Responsible for participating in activities and attitudes that promote positive public relations and positive image for the program and agency. • Complies and is familiar with the requirements of the policies and procedures adopted by Southern Seven Health Department as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). • Reports potential problems and concerns to the Site Supervisor. "Southern Seven Health Department is an "Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled"