Education Aide

Location: Cleveland
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this classification is to assist the Teachers and Assistant Teachers in the care and safety of children in the Head Start Program Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Assists the teachers and assistant teachers with meeting Head Start child development goals and curriculum implementation. Maintains the classroom with regards to equipment materials, and supplies and ensure the safety of the classroom operations; ensures any sources of danger to the children are kept out of their reach; keeps classroom neat and orderly by assisting with picking up toys, materials, and other potential hazardous to the children. Assists the teachers and other staff in meal service and family style dining with the children and helps with the clean-up of the tables and getting children to finish their meals; assists with toileting, dressing, eating, tooth brushing and any other areas of health, safety and hygiene. Assists the teachers with outdoor play activities and chaperoning on field trips; ensures children are constantly being monitored during both indoor and outdoor play times. Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and other trainings to keep current and up to date with policies and procedures, Head Start rules and regulations and for professional development to increase the skills and experience of the job. Additional Functions: Performs other related duties as required.

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