Teacher AideBus Monitor

SUMMARY: The Teacher Aide/Bus Monitor is responsible for assisting with the supervision development and implementation of program activities and functions supporting staff and parent volunteers rules and regulations to insure the health and safety of the children in the program. The Teacher Assistant/Bus Monitor will accompany children on the bus and ensure that safety measures are taken and assist children on and off the bus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• The Teacher Aide will report to work Monday through Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Work hours may be adjusted per authorization of supervisor and/or executive director.
• Limit discussion of children and families discuss factual information.
• Avoid gossip and inappropriate labels; avoids gossip of staffs personal/professional status.
• Does not talk about children disparagingly in front of other children.
• Be willing to establish nurturing bonds with children and foster a positive relationship with parents/guardians and support parents in their role as primary educator of their child.
• Accepts supervision and accepts constructive criticism/direction; provides feedback to supervisor.
• Interact with Children:
  • Create a warm and accepting environment which encourages independence and self-esteem for each child and parent.
  • Implement guidance techniques that are appropriate to the situation and developmental level of the child.
  • Implement and model family style dining during mealtimes.
  • Utilize appropriate language interactions and positive discipline.
  • Model positive behavior.
• Curriculum Preparation/Classroom Maintenance:
  • Assist teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
  • Assist teacher in evaluating daily program and individual childrens progress. Help maintain appropriate anecdotal records observations and child development assessments.
  • Maintain health and safety standards by assisting in daily and weekly cleaning of classroom. Sanitize all surfaces equipment and classroom toys.
  • Design and complete classroom bulletin boards hallway displays and other venues that support sharing classroom activities information a timely manner.
  • Assist in completing all necessary paperwork for classroom activities including meal count sheets attendance screenings parent/teacher conferences and home visits in a timely manner.
  • Assist in maintaining up to date and accurate education child files to include complete incident reports permission slips and child portfolios.
  • Maintain classroom supply lists and inventory
• Child Safety:
  • Accompany children on scheduled bus routes daily to ensure the safety of children.
  • Gain a working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and state bus laws rules and regulation and to be able to explain them to others.
  • Assist the bus driver in implementing bus rules and regulations during regular bus routes and special field trips.
  • Communicate to the teacher and bus driver any concerns about the children.
  • Understand and implement safety rules and emergency plans and procedures both in classroom and on the bus.
  • Observes children for any suspected or disclosed signs of child abuse or child neglect and immediately report observations to the center director or person in charge in accordance with the Omaha Tribe Head Start Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Policy and Procedures.
• Communicate with Parents/Families:
  • Approach each child parent and other staff member with respect being sensitive to everyones rights strengths needs and cultural/socio economic background.
  • Accompanies teacher on visits to each childs home twice per year as indicated on the planning calendar to meet parents or guardians and become familiar with the childs family and home environment.
• Professional Development/Administrative:
  • Uphold confidentiality of child and family information in accordance with the confidentiality policy.
  • Actively participate in meetings which may include education staff center committee and parent policy meetings; staff in-services and other training opportunities provided by OTHS/EHS.
  • Engage in continuing education and professional development opportunities to meet required qualifications.
• Other duties as assigned to meet program needs.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Can enroll in a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) program and complete the CDA program within 1 year and enroll in an associate degree program in Early Childhood Education or related field AND one year experience working with pre-school age children in a classroom setting; OR
• Must have a current Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and the ability to complete an Associate degree in Early childhood Education AND one year experience working with pre-school age children in a classroom setting; OR
• Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field AND one year experience working with pre-school age children in a classroom setting.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSE:

• Pass a physical exam.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Must become First Aid/CPR certified.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Be able to verbally communicate and have the necessary personal qualifications to deal with staff and individuals/groups with varying abilities.
• Possess the ability to accept directions and learn under supervision.
• Flexible with the ability to work in a highly demanding environment.
• Ability to cooperate successfully as a member of a team.

PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93-638 Indian Preference and Tribal Employment rights Ordinance. (T.E.R.O) will be practiced; however all qualified applicants will be considered.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS RESUME TO:

OMAHA TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

ATTN: HR DEPARTMENT

P.O. BOX 368

MACY NEBRASKA 68039

OR

EMAIL:

Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Required Experience:

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