Benefits:

Competitive salary

Training & development

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED; Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, preferred

Experience working with children under the age of five (5) years of age.

Must pass a pre-employment background check, physical and drug test

Specific Responsibilities:

Assist in implementing the program curriculum and the Head Start Performance Standards for classrooms. Provide input into the preparation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans in advance, which include: multicultural educational materials and activities; family-style dining at meals and snacks, per HSPS and program policy and procedures; and individualized activities that are recorded in the lesson plans. Assist in documenting volunteer activities and parent input in the lesson plans

Assist in organizing the classroom in well-developed and defined learning centers, rotating materials routinely to create a stimulating learning environment for young children. Assists in maintaining a classroom that is clean, safe, and free of clutter, with learning materials labeled and organized to make them easily accessible for use by the children. Assists in preparing attractive and eye-catching displays for the room, changing and maintaining them regularly. Displays children’s work at their level, making this the focus of displays.

Assist with preparing the room before the children’s arrival and cleaning and preparing the classroom or the next day. Assists with recruiting classroom volunteers and planning activities for them to do in the classroom

Facilitates 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 screening, as assigned, ensuring proper administration of the screening and accurate results. Assist in maintaining and effectively using up-to-date individual and group checklists

Involve parents in all aspects of the classroom. Greets and talks with parents and children pleasantly and appropriately, ensuring a positive home-center connection and a family partnership. Works with the Teacher to maintain ongoing professional and appropriate communication with parents through a variety of methods and assists 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 the Teacher with at least two (2) home visits and two (2) parent conferences with each child’s family per year, according to the program’s schedule.

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

Reports to work at scheduled times and maintain a good attendance record

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

Performs other duties as assigned and reasonably within the scope of the duties

Supervisor: Site Manager