Assistant Teacher I

North Coast Opportunities, Inc.•Fort Bragg, CA

29d•$19 - $25

About The Position

Head Start Child Development Program Bilingual (Spanish/English) Pay Differential Available Hours: Up to 40/week POSITION OVERVIEW Assists Lead Teacher in planning and implementing the Head Start curriculum. Assists the Lead Teacher in supporting children's school readiness, care of a group of preschoolers, and communication with their families.

Requirements

Must complete 3 core units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development (ECE/CDV) within 12 months of being hired.
6 Early Childhood Education/Child Development (ECE/CDV) core units required.
A High School Diploma or equivalent/comparable certificate.
A minimum of 15 hours of Child Health and Safety training and maintain a current Infant and Child CPR First Aid certification or complete these requirements within 3 months of being hired
Interact with others in a culturally and emotionally sensitive manner.
Communicate clearly and appropriately both verbally and in writing in English (required); bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred and may be required.
Participate in the curriculum planning meetings and implementation of the curriculum plans.
Work effectively and professionally with parents and other adults as well as with children from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds.
Work effectively as part of a team but have the ability to work independently.
Maintain confidential information, documentation, and handle sensitive situations appropriately.
Work flexible hours for scheduled weekend or evening activities as needed.
Be flexible and able to meet the changing needs of the program.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
For work related driving, employee must have: a current, valid California driver’s license; a driving record that demonstrates the employee is a safe, appropriate driver as verified by a DMV printout; and, proof of personal automobile insurance; or reliable transportation with proof of automobile insurance.
Employment is contingent on completion of a pre-employment health screening, and meeting TB test and regulatory immunization and vaccination requirements related to work in a Head Start Program and a licensed child care facility.
Employment is contingent on receipt by program of a Criminal Record Clearance confirming eligibility to work in a licensed childcare facility.

Nice To Haves

6 months early childhood classroom experience preferred.
Prior experience working with children with special needs is preferred but not required.
Organizational and time management skills are preferred.
Principles and practices of Early Childhood Education/Child Development preferred.
Computer and internet use as relates to the duties of the position; prior use of Microsoft Office 365 preferred.
Head Start Performance Standards preferred.
Developed organizational and time management skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the health and safety of children enrolled at the site while under HSCDP care.
Participate in regular reflective supervision sessions and self-assessment to promote ongoing professional development.
Work directly with children on daily classroom activities which meet the Head Start Performance Standards and the State guidelines.
Participate in the curriculum planning meetings and assists with implementation of the curriculum plans.
Assist the Lead Teacher with the children’s DRDP assessment by collecting data (child’s observations) as assigned.
Organize the program materials and environment needed for classroom activities.
Assist the Lead Teacher in some record keeping and reporting duties of the education component.
Work as a team member with other teaching staff in planning and implementing classroom activities.
Provide individual assistance to assigned children in the classroom.
Facilitate individual and/or small group activities for children with guidance from the Lead Teacher.
Assist in providing childcare for parent activities when needed.
Inform Supervisor of all concerns, observations or information provided by a parent or guardian, in a timely manner.
Participate in the daily cleaning of the classroom including for example, sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming rugs and sanitizing bathrooms.
Attend scheduled meetings, trainings, and conferences as necessary.
Responsible for generating, collecting and documenting Non-Federal Share Match.
For bilingual employees, performs all job duties utilizing dual language ability as necessary to provide optimum support and services for clients and staff.
Other duties as assigned or required.
Language Resources Support: Provide oral and written translation and communication support for non-English speaking families in their native language.
Integration Support: Provide on-going support to integrate children with special needs in the classroom.