Responsible for assisting with all aspects of the classroom, as assigned by the Head Start Teacher.

Classroom Assistant 1: Probationary wage: $18.61/hr; 6 month wage after successful probation: $19.50/hr

• High school graduate or GED and minimum of 18 years of age
• Prefer Early Childhood education and work experience
• Possess current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtain
• Ability to pass a background study
• Regularly lifts 50 lbs., and occasionally more, and is able to kneel, bend, stoop, and sit on floor to attend to the children’s needs

Classroom Assistant 2: Probationary wage: $19.89/hr; 6 month wage after successful probation: $20.88/hr

• High School graduate or GED and minimum 18 years of age
• Minimum current Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) required.
• Early Childhood work experience
• Possess current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtain
• Ability to pass a background study
• Regularly lifts 50 lbs., and occasionally more, and is able to kneel, bend, stoop, and sit on floor to attend to the children’s needs

Needed Attributes:

• Awareness of, sensitivity to, and ability to work effectively with young children and families from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Possess computer/technology skills

Addtional Comments

• Assists in the management of the site in its entirety and maintains compliance with federal performance standards and state licensing requirements
• Responsible for ensuring the safety of all children through the compliance of Head Start policies and procedures
• Responsible for the food program and meal requirements
• Assists in the individualized and quality care of children
• Assists with planning and implementation of the designated curriculum
• Assists with all child screenings and ongoing assessments
• Assists substitute teaching staff
• Assists with child and family outcomes as mandated by federal, state, and local regulations
• Assists with the implementation of home visits, conferences, field trips, and transition meetings
• Responsible for timely documentation of all required program data
• Performs duties as primary bus monitor, where transportation is available

Head Start is accepting applications for a Classroom Assistant working with pre-school children & families in the Mt. Iron/Virginia area. Please apply at: www.aeoa.org/Careers Tab/Education. AA/EOE