Head Start Instructional Aide

Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Head Start Office, VA

Salary: Information not available

Job Overview

The Head Start Instructional Aide assists the Head Start classrooms by performing instructional duties, supervising student behavior, learning and applying specific behavior management techniques, and providing assistance with meals, personal hygiene and physical care needs as required. The work is performed under the guidance and supervision of the teacher.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

Provide classroom coverage to allow for classroom planning time.
Provides individual and group instruction on activities as instructed by the teacher.
Prepares and assists the classroom for meals and activities.
Monitor students during rest time.
Monitor students during outdoor activities.
In collaboration with Head Start Teacher, implements behavior modification plans in accordance with the Head Start program philosophy and monitors students’ safety.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
Experience working with preschool age children
Ability to learn to perform individual medical assistance when necessary.
Experience in working with diverse cultures
Demonstrates effective communication skills
Bi-lingual preferred

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, drive and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or bend and may be required to lift up to approximately 25 pounds.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

This is a part-time, non-benefited, hourly position. No guarantee of minimum hours.

Reports to: Supervisor, Head Start/STEP

Salary Level: Band Rates: Band 3: $16.51

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

About Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) fulfills its mission of “Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world" through deeper learning experiences, demonstrating instructional leadership across the Commonwealth and nation as a member of the Virginia is for Lovers Network 4.0 and by being recognized by the Virginia Department of Education as a School Division of Innovation.

Loudoun's 98 public schools offer more than 82,000 students an educational program that ranks among the best in Virginia and the nation. As the fastest growing county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Loudoun continues its proud tradition of quality public education, maintaining an outstanding record of student achievement despite the pressures of surging enrollment.

Loudoun County Public Schools is the third largest school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the 41st in the nation.

LCPS centers equity as one of its foundational core values. For our community, equity means being committed to providing a safe, supportive, inclusive, affirming, and respectful environment for each student and staff member that fosters success, growth, and academic rigor. The cultivation of this environment requires us to reject and condemn the use of hate speech, racial slurs, antisemitism, and any action or behavior that discriminates based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, orientation, gender expression, socio-economic status, religion, ability, or other cultural identities or expression. Such noninclusive speech, behavior, and actions do not reflect who we are as a learning community.

We embrace and value the unique identities, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and needs of each student and employee. Celebrating our diversity is important and helps define us as a school division.

Demonstrating the courage to address inequities and remove barriers represents an integral part of our collective effort towards excellence in education. Equity is the vehicle that leads to greater access, opportunity, and equality so that each student is empowered to make meaningful contributions to the world.

With rapid growth and expansion comes various jobs vacancies! We hope you will consider LCPS as you begin your career!

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