Head Start/EHS Teacher Assistant

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners•Tampa, FL

6h•$17

About The Position

Assist the Head Start Teacher and cooperate in a supportive role carrying out developmentally appropriate activities. To promote the health, nutrition and education of the children and to attend to their safety and welfare. Must meet requirements per Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and or agency policies and procedures. The ideal Head Start Teacher Assistant candidate will have a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate or higher degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, or a degree in any field with 15 credit hours in Early Childhood Education; OR Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate; AND be willing to complete the required 45 clock hours from the Florida Department of Children and Families within 90 days of employment AND obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential within 2 years of hire.

Requirements

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood.
Knowledge of behavior modification theories and practices.
Knowledge of current educational techniques and practices.
Skill in making presentations to groups.
Skill in verbal communication with children and conflict resolution.
Ability to assist in the planning, organizing and implementing of childhood education curriculums.
Ability to assume a seated position on the floor for extended periods of time.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to prepare and maintain work related reports and files.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to use a computer and related software.
Ability to follow established procedures.
Ability to administer CPR and First Aid.
Ability to implement safety procedures.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Associate or higher degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or degree in any field with 18 credit hours in Early Childhood Education; OR
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate; AND
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or enrolled in a child development associate credential program to be completed within 2 years of hire; AND
Obtain within 90 days of employment 40 clock hours from the Florida Department of Children and Families; AND
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; AND
Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Preschoolers Course (10-hours); AND
Introductory Child Care Training (30-hours); AND
Child Growth and Development (6-hours); AND
Behavioral Observation & Screening (6-hours); AND
Health, Safety & Nutrition (8-hours), Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4-hours); AND
Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations (6-hours).
Maintain the ability to pass the background checks required for the position. These background checks may include but are not limited to:
Criminal History Background Check using Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)
Level 1 and Level 2 Background screening (Ch. 435 Florida Statutes)
Child Abuse, Abandonment and Neglect Record Check using the State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)
Sex Offender and Sexual Predator record check using the list maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
Possess the necessary job-related license(s) or certification(s) that may include possession of a Florida Driver License (Class E) or an applicable Commercial Driver License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Assists teachers with developing and implementing lesson plans, and literacy and daily enrichment activities to promote individual child development.
Assists in ordering and preparing materials and supplies for planned activities.
Arranges classrooms for program activities to provide a proper learning environment.
Assists in the monitoring of children during all activities where adult help is needed.
Assists in serving meals and general clean-up of classrooms and bathrooms.
Assists in maintaining and updating children’s records to insure children’s progress or lack thereof is properly documented.
Provides information to parents through parent meetings, written correspondence, telephone, and home visits, as required.
Assists in conducting health checks on children for ringworm, head lice or other health conditions and reports to appropriate nurse.
Assists in reporting suspected child abuse and neglect to state agency.
Assists as a bus monitor in the transportation of children and engages children in song and other developmentally appropriate activities during ride.
Assists in the transportation of special needs children by lifting child into seat and fastening safety belt.
Assists in inspecting classrooms and grounds to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.
Administers First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), as required.
Operates motorized vehicle in the transportation of children, as required.
Takes charge of a group of children and acts as a substitute Head Start Teacher, as required.
Performs other related duties as required.