Head Start/ Early Head Start Assistant Teacher

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa•Red Cliff, WI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as an Assistant Teacher for Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms. Responsible for replacing teachers during their scheduled breaks and office time and providing implementation of educational programs which always reflect best practices. Integration of Ojibwe language and culture into curriculum is critical along with ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
High school diploma, HSED or GED required.
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA credential is highly desirable or must enroll in an associate or bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood within the first six months of employment.
Must complete courses required by WI State licensing rules within the first three months of employment. These may include Introduction to Child Care Profession, Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher, and Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care.
Prior experience (formal or informal) and strong desire to work with children and families are required.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, parents, community members, and other support systems in the best interest of the child is required.
Fingerprinting at a Field Print Office, health exam according to WI State and federal requirements for licensed childcare facilities and Head Start program, and completion of required trainings such as Confidentiality, CPR, Abusive Head Trauma, SIDS, etc.
Must be physically able to work with young children, including a minimum of lifting 40 pounds.
Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.
Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website or through the links below.
Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website or through the links below.
Resume, required; cover letter, optional.
Post-secondary transcripts or certifications; if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Ojibwe language and culture preferred.
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA credential is highly desirable.
The program may be able to support employees in obtaining their credentials and higher education as part of employment.

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality of all child and family information and records.
Promote a safe, nurturing, and stimulating physical environment for children, establishing and maintaining consistency of rules.
Assist teachers with observations, preparing lessons and implementation daily using the program’s software.
Maintain accurate daily records on attendance, nutrition, and medical log, children’s eating/sleeping/toileting information for child file and guardians using standard program forms.
Participate in mealtimes with children in a family setting with at least one other teacher, sitting at the table interacting with the children.
Maintain and document all contacts with families.
Develop and maintain a professional relationship with parents of children enrolled in program.
Classroom sanitizing and laundry to be conducted according to schedules and needs, including diapering.
Assist the family, child, and program staff in developing an Individual Family Services Plan (IFSP) or Individual Education Plan (IEP) for special needs children.
Utilize positive child guidance techniques when needed.
Collaborate with staff, parents, and community resources to incorporate Ojibwe language and culture into daily activities and curriculum.
Work with Tribal and community service providers to provide necessary services to the child and their parents, families.
Attend and participate in all staff meetings and any other meetings as requested and/or job-related training as required.
Maintain continuing education as determined by the Center Directors, State of Wisconsin, and the Office of Head Start.
Notify supervisor in advance of any known absences you will have.
Adhere to all ECC policies and procedures and ensure the Federal Performance Standards and State of WI Group Child Care Licensing Regulations are met.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule to help meet the needs of children, families and other staff.
Must be willing to help in other classrooms to ensure compliance of staff to child ratios.
Staff are expected to perform any other job-related duties as directed.
Bus monitor duty (when transportation is available at the Center).