Associate Head Start Teacher- NEW PAY

BASIC FUNCTION: Direct the daily education program and the implementation of the Head Start goals to the fullest extent possible for each child in conjunction with the teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. CDA in Early Childhood Education / Associates degree or BA, BS in related field, plus one year teaching experience preferred.

2. Demonstrate an aptitude for accurate record keeping, reporting and writing.

3. Maintain flexibility in meeting job responsibilities.

4. Demonstrate competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate.

5. Show the ability to function effectively and appropriately with various community agencies, programs and professionals. Maintain a professional image while representing Head Start.

6. Demonstrate flexibility, willingness and commitment to attend professional meetings and training.

7. Exhibit the ability to communicate and remain courteous and professional with children, parents and staff.

8. Demonstrate a sincere commitment to the philosophy of Head Start and to the objectives of an early childhood intervention program.

9. Must have a valid Drivers license and reliable transportation

10. Must be up to date on all Covid Vaccinations

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: The Associate Teacher must have theability to demonstrate the physical and cognitive capabilities to fulfill the essential functions of the job.

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear.

2. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, taste, smell, use hands to manipulate,
handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms.
3. The employee should expect to kneel to address children at eye level; demonstrate motor activities that may include running, hopping, jumping, dancing and full body motions; nurture children who may need consoling in the case of challenging behavior; get on the ground with children in case of fire and help them crawl to safety.
4. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,

color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

SUPERVISOR: Teacher

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS: INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.

1. Support teacher responsibilities in classroom, so teacher can implement IEPs/CSPs, Pre-Brigances, intervention plans, and other Special Services procedures.

2. Participate in the site routine cleaning and preparation.

3. Assist in developing and implementing lesson plans. Help plan activities incorporated on the IEP and Individual Child Plan.

4. Assist in completing monthly reports timely and accurately, as needed by teacher and/or Site Manager (i.e. attendance, meal count, etc.)

5. Prepare room for daily activities.

6. Encourage, stimulate and assist in the development of parent involvement at the site.

7. Work cooperatively with all site staff at assigned sites.

8. Follow and enforce all safety regulations.

9. Participate in the maintenance of center equipment as requested including inventory, proper use, cleaning, and storage. Complete routine cleaning to ensure a safe, healthy environment, including but not limited to: disinfecting tables before and after meals and sweeping floors before and after meals.

10. Act as teacher in her/his absence and assume that position’s responsibilities.

11. Act as class/bus aide in her/his absence and assume that position’s responsibilities.

12. Assist in gathering information, observing children, tracking children’s development and data input of the TS Gold assessment.

13. Complete, track and submit in-kind documentation.

14. Abide by and assure USDA guidelines and polices are observed.

15. Maintain eighty-five (85%) percent average daily attendance for children, maintain attendance records and follow up on un-notified absences (per policy).

16. Dress appropriately for the job at all times. Avoid provocative clothing such as hats or shirts with sexual slogans, curse words, etc. Avoid loose or dangling jewelry that children could grab or become caught in equipment, or sharp objects or pins that could injure children. Wear footwear that minimizes the possibility of slips and falls. Wear clean clothes and practice good hygiene.

17. Respect the confidentiality of children, families and staff.

18. Attend and participate in site staff and full staff meetings, orientation training, staff development and program planning.

20. Perform other duties as assigned by the Teacher, Supervisor, Education Manager, Program Area Managers, and Executive Director.

21. Read and adhere to all policies and procedures set forth in the Child Care Resources, Inc. Policies and Procedures Manual

Basic Job Responsibilities and Employee Standards

All staff must possess the desire and competency necessary to contribute to the growth of the Head Start program through its objectives and standards. In order to comply with this standard, each staff member must be able to:

1. Work with children without recourse to physical or emotional punishment.

2 Praise and encourage children.

3. Communicate with parents, children, supervisors and co-workers.

4. Recognize and act against hazards to physical well being of children.

5. Demonstrate dependability, patience, maturity of judgment, warmth, flexibility and understanding.

6. Develop and maintain knowledge of Performance Standards, State and Federal laws as pertains to the program, and additional rules and policies as required in the completion of individual jobs.

7. Attend parent and staff meetings as requested.

8. Complete all reporting in a timely manner.

9. Complete any other duties as assigned.

10. Serve as an advocate for the Head Start Program, children and families as appropriate.

11. Participate in any or all efforts to support parent involvement as appropriate to position.

12. Maintain training in bloodborne pathogens, communicable diseases, child abuse, child CPR and first aid, which is a collateral duty and to keep all training up to date.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Can you pass a background check?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDA, Associates or Higher in early child development (Required)
• Valid Driver's License & Reliable Transportation (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13