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Job Description

The Classroom Aide/Cleaner supports the program in providing educational activities for children and assists with other center operations including cleaning daily.

Classroom Aide/Cleaner - Employee Benefits (10 month)

+ 403b

+ 403b matching

+ Paid holidays

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma. An interest in working with young children. Valid NYS driver’s license. Ability to be contacted

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Classroom Aide/Cleaner Duties/Responsibilities:

**1.** Acts in accordance with the Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc. Mission Statement and abides by its Standards of Conduct.

**2.** Assists in ensuring the agency meets all federal, state, and local regulations.

**3.** Works within a team to plan and administer a comprehensive program of services.

**4.** Demonstrates a work ethic that recognizes and supports persons of varying socio-economic, ethic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.

**5.** Interacts and communicates effectively with co-workers, customers, and community members in a professional and respectful manner.

**6.** Immediately reports child abuse/maltreatment to New York State Central Registry and appropriate administrative staff.

**7.** Maintains confidentiality of information regarding children, families, staff, and program issues.

**8.** Follows procedure for “calling in” due to illness.

**9.** Participates in required meetings and trainings and shares information with colleagues as needed.

Classroom Aide/Cleaner - Essential Duties:

**1.** Maintains a safe and healthy environment in the classroom.

**2.** Assists in all classroom activities as needed, including working with individual children, as well as large and small groups of children.

**3.** Assists with the preparation of materials and other necessary duties to ensure the orderly operation of the daily program.

**4.** Models’ positive child development practices, including appropriate tone of voice, speaking to children at eye level, and continuously scanning the room.

**5.** Supports in maintaining control of the classroom by implementing clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules/expectations for children.

**6.** Supports developmental needs of children and encourages their independence.

**7.** Uses positive guidance and redirection to help children with challenging behaviors.

**8.** Communicates with parents/guardians, community members, and co-workers in an appropriate and professional manner at all times.

**9.** Cleans the classroom and Head Start center daily.

**10.** Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Classroom Aide/Cleaner - Physical Requirements:

• Talking-ordinary

• Hearing-ordinary conversation

• Weight-lifting up to 50 pounds

• Physical Demands-climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, pushing, repetitive arm motion

• Vision-acuity, near, and far