Head Start Assistant Teacher

Head Start Assistant TeacherHead Start Assistant Teacher hours range from 34 - 40 per week. $17.49 to $20.62/hr. DOE. Please apply via our online application at of Children and Families is a non-profit organization serving Ada and Elmore Counties specializing in services to pre-school children and their families. As a mission-based organization our employees positively impact children and families in our community by empowering them through early childhood education and family engagement. Benefits provided include:Low cost medical and vision insuranceFree dental, short term disability, employee assistant program, and life insuranceMatching 4% for a 401K after one year of employmentPaid sick, personal, and bereavement leaveGenerous paid time offAs a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, Friends of Children and Families is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program.Job Summary: Assists and teams with the Friends of Children and Families (FOCAF) Head Start Teacher in providing an environment and activities necessary to meet the objectives of Head Start Children's Services component; integrates Health, Nutrition, Transportation, Disabilities, and Family Service/Parent Involvement components, as they relate directly to children and families. Acts as bus monitor when assigned. Essential Functions:Works as part of a collaborative teaching team, actively learning from and alongside the lead teacher to support high-quality interactions, responsive teaching, and positive outcomes for children.Works together with the team to ensure organization, inventory, cleaning, and prepping of classrooms and playground area and obtains needed supplies to support the curriculum.Creates a positive and safe environment for children by always using positive communication and active supervision of children.Supports an environment with clear and consistent behavior expectations through the implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).Supports the implementation of health, safety and nutritional activities.Completes developmental and social-emotional screenings on assigned children.Provides health and nutrition education activities for children, including classroom food experience, teeth brushing, and hand washing.Demonstrates a clear understanding of FOCAF policies and procedures, Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and implements these in daily planning and program activities.Ready, willing, and able to step into a lead role when needed.Observes, documents, and assesses child's developmental level, to help the child in the school and home setting.Monitors the safety of children during bus routes and while loading/unloading of the bus, as well as, releasing children to authorized individuals, when assigned.Attends meetings, cohorts, conferences, workshops, trainings, and reviews audio-visual materials and publications to remain up to date with practices.Must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with co-workers, children, parents/caregivers, and the public while supporting positive teamwork and professional relationships.Engages in positive frequent contact with families, including home visits and conferences, promoting partnership, ongoing communication, and supporting the family as the child's first and most important teacher.Maintains open and timely communication with immediate supervisor and designated team members regarding work progress and important updates.Meets daily with the teaching team to collaborate.Demonstrates commitment for professional development and continuous growth by actively seeking out and participating in training opportunities.Engages with supervisor and co-workers on constructive and timely feedback, accepting feedback as a growth opportunity, and is open to continuous improvement for oneself and the organization.Prioritizes and adjusts to the changing demands of the position.Handles and adapts to stressful situations.Qualifications:At a minimum have and maintain a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; OR Are enrolled in a program leading to an Associate or Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; OR Enroll in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program within 120 days of hire and will maintain the CDA once awarded.Bilingual preferred.Former EHS or HS parent preferred.Complete and maintain certificates for Infant/Child CPR and First Aid.Must pass a Health Physical Screen and TB test.Must pass a criminal background check that meets required state, federal, and FOCAF Head Start standards.Must pass drug test and submit to random drug and/or alcohol testing.Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer