Head Start Associate Teacher
About The Position
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assist in planning and implementing suitable learning experiences for children. 2. Help children develop positive relationships with peers and adults. 3. Assist in the observation and recording of child development and progress. 4. Supervises and/or participates in playground activities. 5. Introduces new foods and reinforces proper eating habits. 6. Maintains awareness of and care for daily child health needs and refers action as needed. 7. Operates equipment and machines necessary to program operation. 8. Does position-related clerical tasks, e.g. attendance reports, lunch counts, etc. 9. Functions as an appropriate, positive role model. 10. Attends appropriate staff meetings and inservice training. 11. Assists children, teachers and/or parents and community members with communication situations resulting from a limited knowledge of English or Spanish. 12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge of child growth and developmental principles.
- Work effectively with children and parents.
- Carry out oral and written directions.
- Respect the confidentiality of center related incidents and information.
- Communicate intent/philosophy of program to families in community.
- Ability to handle stress from daily instruction and care of young children.
- Operate necessary program equipment.
- Maintain a positive attitude.
- Sustain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- High School Graduate
- Minimum of a valid Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- One year paid experience working with young children.
- Fingerprint clearance required
- TB clearance required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate Degree in Child Development or related field preferred
- Bilingual and/or bilingual ability desirable.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and implementing suitable learning experiences for children.
- Help children develop positive relationships with peers and adults.
- Assist in the observation and recording of child development and progress.
- Supervises and/or participates in playground activities.
- Introduces new foods and reinforces proper eating habits.
- Maintains awareness of and care for daily child health needs and refers action as needed.
- Operates equipment and machines necessary to program operation.
- Does position-related clerical tasks, e.g. attendance reports, lunch counts, etc.
- Functions as an appropriate, positive role model.
- Attends appropriate staff meetings and inservice training.
- Assists children, teachers and/or parents and community members with communication situations resulting from a limited knowledge of English or Spanish.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
