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You will also participate in ongoing training and learning cohorts, supported by experienced educators and program staff through coaching, mentorship, and structured learning opportunities.\nThis opportunity is perfect for anyone who is motivated to grow, open to learning, and ready to make a meaningful commitment to a career in early childhood education.\nHere’s what that looks like in practice:\nWithin first 9 months: begin and complete Child Development Associates (CDA) credential \nWithin 18 months: Be enrolled in a degree program \nThroughout the program, apprentices are expected to actively engage in both their classroom responsibilities and their professional learning.\nUnder the direction of the Managing Associate Teacher assists in overseeing and directing the planning, organizing, and implementation of education services for children.\nMajor Responsibilities and Key Tasks:\nEnsure an emotionally safe climate by upholding and demonstrating the practices outlined in the NAEYC code of Conduct in all interactions with children, families, and colleagues.\nUtilize strategies for Active Supervision throughout the day and in all spaces (indoors and outdoors) to ensure child safety and wellbeing.\nPerform the functions of this position with a growing understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards and Developmentally Appropriate Practices;\nAssist in facilitating activities with the children, including daily activities, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom;\nCollaborate with the MAT, Teacher Assistant, and Program Advisor team in the creation and facilitation of studies to support weekly lesson plans including daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom;\nCooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain sound functioning of the program in compliance with all state and federal regulations, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children;\nUnder the direction of the MAT, the Aide supports a comprehensive and ongoing developmental portfolio for assigned children, including annual developmental screening, Teaching Strategies Gold observational data in each core objective, examples of the child's work, and informal observations.\nImplement family style meals and eat with and assist children in development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices;\nGuide children's acquisition of social skills and the ability to meet widely held expectations across all developmental domains.\nMaintain a safe and healthy classroom environment. Assure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are responsive to children's needs, properly maintained and stored;\nUse the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe;\nCollaborate with family support staff to exchange information pertinent to serving children and families;\nCollaborate with the mental health and program advisor teams to support the developmental needs of children and ensure developmentally appropriate practices;\nAttend staff training and meetings, and board and parent meetings as requested.\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.\nFunctions performed with Managing Associate Teacher and Assistant Teacher Support and Guidance\nUnder the direction of the Managing Associate Teacher and/or Assistant Teacher:Assist in using information from home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress, assist the parents in developing observational skills and solicit parent observations;\nAssist in supporting children's I.E.P. 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