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About The Position

Requirements

• Must complete 3 core units in Early Childhood Education/Child Development (ECE/CDV) within 12 months of being hired.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent/comparable certificate.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Employment is contingent on completion of a pre-employment health screening, and meeting TB test and regulatory immunization and vaccination requirements related to work in a Head Start Program and a licensed child care facility.
• Employment is contingent on receipt by program of a Criminal Record Clearance confirming eligibility to work in a licensed childcare facility.

Nice To Haves

• 6 Early Childhood Education/Child Development (ECE/CDV) core units required.
• A minimum of 15 hours of Child Health and Safety training and maintain a current Infant and Child CPR First Aid certification or complete these requirements within 3 months of being hired (Level I - preferred. Level II required).
• 6 months early childhood classroom experience preferred. (Level-II)
• Prior experience working with children with special needs is preferred but not required.
• Organizational and time management skills are preferred.
• Knowledge of Principles and practices of Early Childhood Education/Child Development preferred.
• Computer and internet use as relates to the duties of the position; prior use of Microsoft Office 365 preferred.
• Head Start Performance Standards preferred.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately both verbally and in writing in English (required); bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred and may be required.
• Take over for Associate Teacher when necessary (Assistant II).
• Developed organizational and time management skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the health and safety of children enrolled at the site while under HSCDP care.
• Participate in regular reflective supervision sessions and self-assessment to promote ongoing professional development.
• Work directly with children on daily classroom activities which meet the Head Start Performance Standards and the State guidelines.
• Participate in the curriculum planning meetings and assists with implementation of the curriculum plans.
• Assist the Lead Teacher with the children’s DRDP assessment by collecting data (child’s observations) as assigned.
• Organize the program materials and environment needed for classroom activities.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in some record keeping and reporting duties of the education component.
• Work as a team member with other teaching staff in planning and implementing classroom activities.
• Provide individual assistance to assigned children in the classroom.
• Facilitate individual and/or small group activities for children with guidance from the Lead Teacher.
• Assist in providing childcare for parent activities when needed.
• Inform Supervisor of all concerns, observations or information provided by a parent or guardian, in a timely manner.
• Participate in the daily cleaning of the classroom including for example, sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming rugs and sanitizing bathrooms.
• Attend scheduled meetings, trainings, and conferences as necessary.
• Responsible for generating, collecting and documenting Non-Federal Share Match.
• For bilingual employees, performs all job duties utilizing dual language ability as necessary to provide optimum support and services for clients and staff.
• Other duties as assigned or required.
• Does not apply to Substitutes
• When hired with specific duties and responsibilities: Language Resources Support: Provide oral and written translation and communication support for non-English speaking families in their native language.
• Integration Support: Provide on-going support to integrate children with special needs in the classroom.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance