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APPROVED: 7-6-2023

REVISED: 8-12-2023, REVISED 2-04-2025

NORTHERN ARIZONA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

(NACOG)

TEACHER AIDE

Department: Head Start

Pay Grade: G01, G02, G04

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Center Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Working under direct supervision and with rou ne difficulty, this posi on is responsible for providing

assistance to the Teacher with planning and implemen ng ac vi es in the classroom and maintaining a safe

environment for children in adherence with all standards and regula ons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

? Monitor and document of classroom ac vi es

? Perform transi ons from one ac vity to the next

? Assist with prepara on of lesson plans and appliable data entry

? Assist with providing meals, clean up, and toothbrushing

? Ac vely par cipates in the recruitment of eligible children and families

? Assist with parent teaching and home visits

? Perform data entry and filing tasks

? A end and par cipate in various mee ngs

? Perform safety checks in the classroom to ensure classroom safety

? Greet incoming families and perform health checks

? Other related du es as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Level I: Entry level must meet the requirements of the job descrip ons, and have one year of experience

working with preschool children.

Level II: Basic requirements and Childhood Development Associate Creden al (CDA) that is age appropriate

to the children being served in the center-based programs; or a state-awarded cer ficate for preschool

teachers that meets or exceeds the requirement for a CDA, and one year of experience working with

preschool children.

APPROVED: 7-6-2023

REVISED: 8-12-2023, REVISED 2-04-2025

TEACHER AIDE CONTINUED

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

? Criminal Background Check

? Fingerprint Clearance Card, Level I

? TB Skin Test

? Motor Vehicle Report (annually)

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

? Food Handlers license (within 6 months)

? CPR/first aid/interrater (within 6 months)

? Childhood Development Associate Creden al (CDA)- Level II only

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

? Communica on with children

GENERAL COMPETENCIES:

? Collabora on

? Communica on

? Conflict Resolu on

? Cultural competence

? Discre on

? Problem solving

? Teamwork

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

?XXX \< 5% ? \< 25% ? \< 50% ? \< 75% ? 100%

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Ac vity: Frequent listening, talking, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling,

crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, li ing, finger use, grasping, feeling, and repe ve mo on.

Occasional si ng and pulling.

Physical exer on: ___ Sedentary; __ Light; _X_Medium; __ Heavy; __ Very Heavy. Work involves

exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to

10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual requirements: Close visual acuity for compiling and analyzing data; viewing a computer screen; and

reading.

Working condi ons: Regular exposure to poten al physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and infec ous

disease. Occasional exposure to extreme weather condi ons.

APPROVED: 7-6-2023

REVISED: 8-12-2023, REVISED 2-04-2025

TEACHER AIDE CONTINUED

NACOG is an affirma ve ac on and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive

considera on for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orienta on,

na onal origin, disability, veteran status, gene c informa on, or any other characteris c protected by the

state, federal, or local law. NACOG is commi ed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable

a ccommoda on for individuals with disabili es in employment, its services, programs, and ac vi es. To

request reasonable accommoda on, contact the Human Resources Director, 928-774-1895,

HR@nacog.org.

SIGNATURES:

This job descrip on has been approved by:

Department Director: _________________________________ Date: _________________________________

Human Resources Director: ____________________________ Date: _________________________________

Execu ve Director: ___________________________________ Date: _________________________________

Employee signature below cons tutes employees understanding of the requirements, essen al func ons and du es of the

posi on.

Employee: __________________________________________ Date: _________________________________