{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f129e6fa1780ba0465739284","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f129e6fa1780ba0465739284","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f129e6fa1780ba0465739284","title":"Behavior Support Aide/Classroom Float","description":"Title:\nClassroom Float/Behavior Support Aide-Head Start\nPosition start date: August 7th, 2024. Follows a 9 month academic calendar.\nReports to:\nMental Health/Disability Coordinator/Education Coordinator\nBenefits:\n403(b)\nGenerous 403(b) company contribution with no match necessary after 90 days of employment.\nHealth insurance, dental and vision (eligible almost immediately-1st of the following month).\nPaid time off\nSick Time\nHoliday Pay\nProfessional development assistance\n5% Pay increase after 90 days based on performance evaluation\n\nSchedule: Works all child attending days, as well as training days, Monday-Friday, 8-4; 9-month position.\n\nBelow are the essential duties of this position. Other duties may be assigned, as needed.\nMay be relocated within the SENDCAA Head Start or Early Head Start sites to best fit program needs.\nConsistent attendance and reporting to work on time is essential for this position to maintain consistency and routine in the program’s day-to-day functions.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nProgram\nEducation staff are trained as mandated reporters and will report any observations of concern to Cass County Social Services\nResponsible for following all Head Start and SENDCAA program policies and procedures including Standards of Conduct and Confidentiality.\nParticipates in training and meetings, including training days, site meetings, reflective supervision & others at the supervisor’s request.\n\nEducation\nMaintain working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and the Early Learning Outcomes Framework\nParticipates in coaching process as assigned to promote positive, effective learning environments for children\nAbility to take on tasks such as leading small group activities, reading aloud, transitioning children from one activity to another, and leading large groups at the supervisor’s request\nAssist classroom staff by supervising children in the classroom/bathroom\nAssists in educational and enrichment activities such as reading, painting, imaginary play, etc.\nAssist in preparing students for nap time\nProvide coverage when teachers are away from the classroom such as preparation time or time off\nActively engages with children by sitting on the floor playing with them, engages in conversation with them, and actively works to build a relationship with each child while maintaining awareness of classroom needs\n\nBehavior\nBecome aware of Conscious Discipline skills and use them to fidelity in the classrooms.\nWill participate in monthly Reflective Supervision with Mental Health and Disability Coordinator or Site Supervisor\nBecome familiar with and implement a child’s Behavior Support Plan appropriately\nCollects progress notes per session while assisting in each assigned classroom or site\n\nClassroom Organization\nAssists in the upkeep and maintenance of the classroom equipment, materials, and supplies\nAssists in maintaining a clean and safe classroom by following policies & procedures\nResponsible for daily cleaning including wiping down surfaces, sweeping, disinfecting toys/areas, etc.\nAssist Teacher and Teacher Assistant in day-to-day classroom planning, preparation, and activities\nRespect each family’s cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity\nMay be asked to attend home visits when other staff may not be available\n\nFamily\nHealth and Safety\nModels/Guides good health practices, such as tooth brushing and hand washing, ensuring they are followed\nAssists in implementing family-style meals in a pleasant environment including conversation & socialization. See Mealtime procedure for further instruction\nHelps ensure no child will be left alone or unsupervised at any time\nOther Duties:\nPerforms other duties as assigned or requested\nTravel to other sites to cover other classrooms\nAttends meetings and training sessions as requested\n\nEducation/Training Required:\nCPR and First Aid certification to be completed within 3 months of hire\nHigh School diploma\nEducation/Training Preferred:\nAssociate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education\nChild Development Associate credential (you can earn this working at SENDCAA).\nBehavior Support Technician Training\nEnrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree\nEnrolled in the CDA Credential program to be completed within one year of hire\n\nMinimum Experience and Skills Required:\nTo perform the duties of this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below outline the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies that are required in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.\n3 months of experience working with children\nKnowledge of developmentally appropriate interaction with young children\nAbility to communicate in a professional and appropriate manner with children, parents, and staff.\nAbility to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals, including clients and co-workers, and to maintain effective working relationships with SENDCAA clients and staff.\nAbility to perform work independently under the general direction of a supervisor.\nSupports team efforts, cooperates with others, and actively learns from other team members.\nAbility to follow protocols, (e.g., chain of command, confidentiality) when communicating with others in the program, families, governing body, policy group, committees, and those in other community programs.\nAbility to carry out the duties of this position while helping to fulfill SENDCAA’s mission while adhering to policies, procedures, and regulations.\n\nThe working conditions and environment and the physical requirements/activities listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.\n\nWorking Conditions and Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the individual generally has good working conditions. The employee is often exposed to moderate noise from children and environments that are indoors and outdoors daily.\n\nPhysical Requirements/Activities: While performing the duties of this position, the individual is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, carry, balance, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, reach with hands and arms, use hands to fingers, handle, feel and use equipment/materials, push, pull, lift, twist, grip, see/observe, and communicate (talk and hear). Occasionally, the employee is required to exert up to 25 pounds of force and/or less than 25 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Intermittently, the employee is required to exert up to 40 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Intermittently, the employee is required to jump, crawl or climb.\n\nEmployee Benefits and Wage: Information provided in addition to the position description.\n\nThe preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel in this position.\n\n#hc128182","company":"Sendcaa","rawCompany":"sendcaa","city":"Fargo","state":"ND","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:49:54.386Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-9043.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, Special Education","slug":"teaching-assistants-special-education"},{"code":"25-9042.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education","slug":"teaching-assistants-preschool-elementary-middle-and-secondary-school-except-special-education"},{"code":"39-9011.00","title":"Childcare Workers","slug":"childcare-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"624110","title":"Child and Youth Services","slug":"child-and-youth-services"},{"code":"624410","title":"Child Care Services","slug":"child-care-services"},{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Behavior Support Aide/Classroom Float","description":"Title:\nClassroom Float/Behavior Support Aide-Head Start\nPosition start date: August 7th, 2024. Follows a 9 month academic calendar.\nReports to:\nMental Health/Disability Coordinator/Education Coordinator\nBenefits:\n403(b)\nGenerous 403(b) company contribution with no match necessary after 90 days of employment.\nHealth insurance, dental and vision (eligible almost immediately-1st of the following month).\nPaid time off\nSick Time\nHoliday Pay\nProfessional development assistance\n5% Pay increase after 90 days based on performance evaluation\n\nSchedule: Works all child attending days, as well as training days, Monday-Friday, 8-4; 9-month position.\n\nBelow are the essential duties of this position. Other duties may be assigned, as needed.\nMay be relocated within the SENDCAA Head Start or Early Head Start sites to best fit program needs.\nConsistent attendance and reporting to work on time is essential for this position to maintain consistency and routine in the program’s day-to-day functions.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nProgram\nEducation staff are trained as mandated reporters and will report any observations of concern to Cass County Social Services\nResponsible for following all Head Start and SENDCAA program policies and procedures including Standards of Conduct and Confidentiality.\nParticipates in training and meetings, including training days, site meetings, reflective supervision & others at the supervisor’s request.\n\nEducation\nMaintain working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and the Early Learning Outcomes Framework\nParticipates in coaching process as assigned to promote positive, effective learning environments for children\nAbility to take on tasks such as leading small group activities, reading aloud, transitioning children from one activity to another, and leading large groups at the supervisor’s request\nAssist classroom staff by supervising children in the classroom/bathroom\nAssists in educational and enrichment activities such as reading, painting, imaginary play, etc.\nAssist in preparing students for nap time\nProvide coverage when teachers are away from the classroom such as preparation time or time off\nActively engages with children by sitting on the floor playing with them, engages in conversation with them, and actively works to build a relationship with each child while maintaining awareness of classroom needs\n\nBehavior\nBecome aware of Conscious Discipline skills and use them to fidelity in the classrooms.\nWill participate in monthly Reflective Supervision with Mental Health and Disability Coordinator or Site Supervisor\nBecome familiar with and implement a child’s Behavior Support Plan appropriately\nCollects progress notes per session while assisting in each assigned classroom or site\n\nClassroom Organization\nAssists in the upkeep and maintenance of the classroom equipment, materials, and supplies\nAssists in maintaining a clean and safe classroom by following policies & procedures\nResponsible for daily cleaning including wiping down surfaces, sweeping, disinfecting toys/areas, etc.\nAssist Teacher and Teacher Assistant in day-to-day classroom planning, preparation, and activities\nRespect each family’s cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity\nMay be asked to attend home visits when other staff may not be available\n\nFamily\nHealth and Safety\nModels/Guides good health practices, such as tooth brushing and hand washing, ensuring they are followed\nAssists in implementing family-style meals in a pleasant environment including conversation & socialization. See Mealtime procedure for further instruction\nHelps ensure no child will be left alone or unsupervised at any time\nOther Duties:\nPerforms other duties as assigned or requested\nTravel to other sites to cover other classrooms\nAttends meetings and training sessions as requested\n\nEducation/Training Required:\nCPR and First Aid certification to be completed within 3 months of hire\nHigh School diploma\nEducation/Training Preferred:\nAssociate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education\nChild Development Associate credential (you can earn this working at SENDCAA).\nBehavior Support Technician Training\nEnrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree\nEnrolled in the CDA Credential program to be completed within one year of hire\n\nMinimum Experience and Skills Required:\nTo perform the duties of this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below outline the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies that are required in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.\n3 months of experience working with children\nKnowledge of developmentally appropriate interaction with young children\nAbility to communicate in a professional and appropriate manner with children, parents, and staff.\nAbility to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals, including clients and co-workers, and to maintain effective working relationships with SENDCAA clients and staff.\nAbility to perform work independently under the general direction of a supervisor.\nSupports team efforts, cooperates with others, and actively learns from other team members.\nAbility to follow protocols, (e.g., chain of command, confidentiality) when communicating with others in the program, families, governing body, policy group, committees, and those in other community programs.\nAbility to carry out the duties of this position while helping to fulfill SENDCAA’s mission while adhering to policies, procedures, and regulations.\n\nThe working conditions and environment and the physical requirements/activities listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.\n\nWorking Conditions and Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the individual generally has good working conditions. The employee is often exposed to moderate noise from children and environments that are indoors and outdoors daily.\n\nPhysical Requirements/Activities: While performing the duties of this position, the individual is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, carry, balance, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, reach with hands and arms, use hands to fingers, handle, feel and use equipment/materials, push, pull, lift, twist, grip, see/observe, and communicate (talk and hear). Occasionally, the employee is required to exert up to 25 pounds of force and/or less than 25 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Intermittently, the employee is required to exert up to 40 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Intermittently, the employee is required to jump, crawl or climb.\n\nEmployee Benefits and Wage: Information provided in addition to the position description.\n\nThe preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel in this position.\n\n#hc128182","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:49:54.386Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:49:54.386Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Sendcaa","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Fargo","addressRegion":"ND","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"f129e6fa1780ba0465739284"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f129e6fa1780ba0465739284"}}