Classroom Instructional Aide
Company: Alliance for Community Empowerment Inc
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY
EMPOWERMENT, INC. JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Classroom
Instructional Aide REPORTS TO: Site Manager SALARY RANGE: Grade 7
DEPT: Early Learning Division FLSA: Non-exempt STARTING SALARY: JOB
SUMMARY: The Head Start Classroom Instructional Aide provides
essential support to the Teacher and Assistant Teacher in
implementing daily classroom activities that promote the social,
emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children in
accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards and the
program's curriculum. The Instructional Aide may be assigned to a
primary classroom and is expected to float between classrooms as
needed to maintain staff-child ratios and ensure consistent quality
of care and supervision. CHILDREN SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsible for child supervision and for keeping children safe.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher in
planning, implementing and developing appropriate activities that
support individualized goals for the children. Support classroom
routines and transitions, ensuring a safe and nurturing learning
environment at all times. Supervise children during all activities,
including classroom, outdoor play, mealtimes, and field trips,
maintaining appropriate ratios and vigilant child supervision.
Assist in maintaining an organized, clean, and safe classroom
environment in compliance with program health and safety
guidelines. Provides individualized support and encouragement to
children, fostering their independence and self-regulation skills.
Assist with the completion and maintenance of child documentation
and other required paperwork as directed by the Teacher.
Participate in classroom team meetings, training sessions, and
professional development activities as required. Maintain
confidentiality of child and family information in accordance with
program policies and procedures. Provide coverage and support to
other classrooms as needed to maintain compliance with licensing
requirements and Head Start Performance Standards. Physical ability
to monitor and respond quickly to children who are very active and
may need redirection in order to ensure their safety or the safety
of others. Perform other related duties as assigned. EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Must have a High School Diploma or
equivalent and at least six months as a classroom volunteer or
substitute in an early child care setting. Ability to work
effectively as part of a collaborative teaching team. Demonstrated
commitment to the mission of providing high-quality early childhood
education. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must meet
all state and federal Head Start requirements, including background
check, health screenings, and ongoing professional development.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS HOURS/DAY 0- 1 1- 2 2- 4 4- 7 Standing X
Sitting X Reaching X Driving X Walking X Twisting X Squatting X
Lifting Bending X X Gripping X Keyboard use X Please Note: Must be
able to lift a child with an average weight of 50 pounds, if
necessary. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-THROUGH AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION
Keywords: Alliance for Community Empowerment Inc, West Babylon , Classroom Instructional Aide, Education / Teaching , Bridgeport, New York
