Head Start Teaching Assistant-Float

Kansas City Public Schools • Kansas City, MO

80d

About The Position

The HS Teaching Assistant Float works with both the Head Start and possibly the Early Head Start programs as a support position for absent teaching staff to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and daily activities that supports children's health, social-emotional and cognitive development, as well as support staffing needs due to breaks and paid time off.

Requirements

• Possess a Preschool Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or be enrolled and complete the CDA or degree within two (2) years per MARC.
• Experience working with preschoolers and infants and toddlers.
• Successful completion of required background check and submission of an initial physical and TB screening.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood or Related Field.
• Three (3) years successful experience working with birth to five.
• Experience working with teen parents.
• Experience working in culturally diverse communities.
• Experience working with Head Start programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Early/Head Start Classroom Instructors to develop and implement weekly lesson plans utilizing the approved curriculum, assessment and daily classroom routine.
• Assists with data collection to support the ongoing developmental assessment process utilizing the DRDP (Desired Results Developmental Profile). This requires the use of an iPad and other technology methods.
• Promotes and supports children's social, emotional and physical development. Plans, facilitates and nurtures the development of each child's self-esteem, trust, and growing autonomy.
• Individualizes instruction to promote the development of each child's cognitive and language skills by preparing the environment for pre-k, infants and toddlers to learn through active exploration and interaction with caregivers.
• Responds quickly to children's personal needs (verbal and non-verbal cues), temperament styles, and abilities.
• Promotes an environment that is consistent with the philosophy of Head Start, Trauma Smart, and Conscious Discipline classroom management techniques.
• Establishes and maintain respectful and responsive interactions. Supports the development of adaptive skills.
• Supports a classroom environment that aligns with CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System). This includes creating a positive climate, engaging in meaningful interactions, and promoting language and critical thinking skills.
• Maintains a safe and healthy classroom environment as required by Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Participates in assigned trainings (minimum 15 hours annually), professional learning communities, and collaborates professionally with Head Start content leads and management team.
• Treats children, families and colleagues with professionalism and supports a positive work environment that aligns with the philosophy of KCPS Head Start, Trauma Smart and Conscious Discipline.
• Engages families in classroom volunteer activities.
• Follows district guidelines for reporting incidents of suspected abuse, neglect or contagious disease.
• Utilizes relevant district and Head Start software and technology effectively in the performance of duties.
• Completes paperwork according to assigned timelines and follows code of conduct and confidentiality policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance are provided.
• KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan - mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS.
• Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees