HSELP Teacher Assistant (Preschool) $5,000 Bonus, ($18.42-$19.55)

Community Action Pioneer Valley, Inc.•Amherst, MA

20d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Work with Educators to implement daily curriculum and maintain health and safety practices in educational and bus settings, according to Head Start, Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) regulations. Work with educators, parents, and community to implement individualized School Readiness goals.

Requirements

18 years of age; High School Diploma or GED.
6-12 months of ECE related experience.
Must be enrolled in Child Development Associate (CDA) or ECE (related) degree program.
CDA must be completed within 2 years of hire date; or if selected alternatively, Associates Degree must be completed within 5 years of hire date.
Ability to drive a personal vehicle and program vehicles, as needed.
Satisfactory Background Record Check (BRC), which includes CORI, DCF background check, SORI checks, fingerprint-based national and state criminal history database checks, National Sex Offender Registry (NCOR), and Out-of-State checks if an individual has lived in another state within the last five years.
Evidence of physical exam within the past year, plus verification of MMRs and TB.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a commitment to quality early care and education programs and sensitivity to the needs of culturally diverse families with lower incomes.
Produce documentation of physical exam, MMR’s and TB risk upon hire and subsequently every two years. Obtain and maintain CPR and Emergency Pediatric First Aid certification according to EEC regulations.
Become knowledgeable of and practice the Head Start Performance Standards, EEC Regulations, HS & ELP Service Delivery, and NAEYC criterion, as appropriate.
Demonstrate basic computer skills, including competent use of program data system.
Ensure the appropriate supervision of children, including implementation of program protocols for the care of young children.
Engage with families and specialists in implementing school readiness goals for children.
Perform on-site meal preparation and clean up, maintaining health and safety standards.
In coordination with teaching team, maintain safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environments for young children.
Fill in for bus monitor as needed, completing daily passenger logs, pre and post trip bus inspections.
Cover for other classrooms as needed.
Provide child care for site Family Meetings.
Attend all appropriate program workshops and meetings.
Adhere to agency confidentiality policies.
Maintain good in-house relationships with all other staff members.