Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Experience working with children

Must be able to meet the specific needs of children and work to nurture children’s physical, social and emotional growth in a childcare setting

Must have able to use appropriate and positive discipline

Must pass CPR and First Aide courses and renew as required

Must have clearance by the Child Care Division, Criminal History Registry

Must pass pre-employment physical & drug screen

Must have reliable transportation

Specific Responsibilities:

Oversee classroom supervision when the teacher is on lunch or planning break.

Assist with preparing the room prior to the children’s arrival and with cleaning and preparing the classroom for the next day.

Assist with recruiting classroom volunteers and planning activities for them to do in the classroom

Facilitate children’s learning using appropriate child guidance techniques. Stays involved with the children at all times in the classroom and on the playground

Assist in observing children and recording observations, making appropriate referrals to the Teacher. Assist in maintaining anecdotal records according to program policies and procedures

Assist with developmental screenings, as assigned, ensuring proper administration of screening and accurate results. Assist in maintaining and effectively using up-to-date individual and group checklist

Involving parents in all aspects of the classroom. Greet and talk with parents and children pleasantly and appropriately, ensuring a positive home-center connection and a family partnership. Work with the Teacher to maintain ongoing professional and appropriate communication with parents through a variety of methods (phone calls, notes, informal conferences) and assist in preparing activities to send home for parents to do with their children. Encourage parents to become involved in workshops, training, parent meetings, and other Head Start activities.

Assist Teacher with at least two (2) home visits and two (2) parent conferences with each child’s family per year, according to the program schedule

Assist in maintaining accurate records and reports and with maintaining supplies and developing lists to replace them as assigned. Participates in center staff meetings, case management meetings, and head Start program meetings

Reports to work at scheduled time and maintain a good attendance record. Performs duties in a timely and professional manner. Participates in all program activities with a positive attitude and behavior

Continues professional growth by participating in training and workshops/conferences self-obtained and by the program

Mandatory reporter of suspected child abuse and neglect

Assure confidentiality of records and privileged information at all times

Other duties as assigned