Head Start Center Assistant
About The Position
The Head Start Center Assistant supports children during bus transportation and in the classroom, and helps with meal preparation and service. The role includes promoting children’s literacy and language development, ensuring their safety and following sanitation procedures. The assistant also maintains confidentiality, respects each child and family’s identity, attends scheduled staff meetings, follows applicable regulations, and completes required documentation. The position is part time, part year, non-exempt, and hourly, with a pay range of $14.00 to $15.00 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certification in Child and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid.
- Pass a pre-employment TB test.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with young children is desired.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential awarded by the Council of Professional Development is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ride the bus to and from centers.
- Assist children getting on and off the bus when necessary.
- Ensure children are secured in appropriate child safety restraints while on the bus.
- Engage children in songs, finger-plays, stories, and conversations on the bus to encourage literacy and language development.
- Assist the bus driver in conducting a monthly emergency bus evacuation drill.
- Assist the bus driver in conducting pre- and post-trip inspections of the passenger compartment.
- Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily, and clean up as needed after meal service.
- Follow sanitation procedures when preparing and serving food and during cleanup.
- Assist the teacher with classroom activities as requested.
- Respect and promote the unique identity of each child and family, without stereotyping based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding job-related information about children, families, and staff.
- Attend all scheduled staff meetings for the position.
- Ensure compliance with Local, State, and Federal regulations.
- Complete required documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or Early Education Services Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
