The Program Lead Aide assists the Program Lead in planning and implementing learning experiences that
advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of children within a safe, healthy
learning environment. They encourage the involvement of the children’s families within the program and
support the development of relationships between children and their families. The Program Lead Aide is
respectful of children and parents, and ensures that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well
maintained in order to provide adequate services that will prevent placing children at risk. The classroom will
provide infants and toddlers with classroom experiences that will help them grow mentally, socially,
emotionally and physically.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist with planned activities that meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of the
children in the classroom.
2. Utilizes a team approach in classroom operations.
3. Maintains a working knowledge of all Head Start Performance Standards (when applicable) and
minimum Standards for Licensed Child Care Centers.

4. Works to continue education by attending classes, workshops, meetings and conferences which may
require out of town travel as defined in the FLA training plan and (when applicable) Head Start/Early
Head Start training plan.
5. Works with the Program Lead to create an atmosphere in the center that is welcoming to parents and
families.
6. Works with all service area staff and parents to maintain a quality program.
7. Adheres to all policies/procedures as outlined in the Foundations Learning Academy Employee
Manual.
8. Administers first aid, CPR and medication. (Certification existing or completed in a timely manner for First Aid, CPR and MAT)
9. Reports cases of suspected child abuse or neglect to the Director and/or Education Coordinator and
calls Child Protective Services immediately as stated in the Foundations Learning Academy Head Start
Policies and Procedures Manual.
10. Adheres to NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct as adopted by Foundations Learning Academy Head Start.
11. Performs other duties as assigned and required.