Head Start Assistant Teacher

• Co-creates and works with teachers and co-workers in developing weekly learning activities and curriculum development.

• Works with the team in the organization, inventory, cleaning, and prepping of outside(playground) and inside classrooms and obtains needed supplies to support the curriculum.
• Creates a positive and safe environment for children by using positive communication and supervising, monitoring, and counting children at all times.
• Supports an environment with clear and consistent behavior expectations through the implementation of Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions.
• Integrates health and nutritional activities into the daily curriculum through consistent implementation of FOCAF Dental, FOCAF Health, FOCAF Bus Curriculum Second Step Early Learners, and Child Protection Unit.
• Knowledge and understanding of Head Start performance standards and child outcome requirements.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of Education policies and procedures, Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, and implements these in program activities..
• Ready, willing, and able to step into a lead role when needed.
• 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.
• Provides health and nutrition education activities for children, including classroom food experience, tooth brushing, and hand washing.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, trainings, and reviews audio-visual materials, and publications to remain up to date with policies and practices.
• Must be able to effectively respond, communicate with, and present information to co-workers, children, parents, and the general public.
• Keeps immediate supervisor, and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress.
• Maintains frequent contact with families including home visits and conferences to promote partnership, ongoing communication, and support the family as the child’s first and most important teacher.
• Meets weekly (or more) with the teaching team to collaborate.
• Demonstrates commitment to 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.

At a minimum have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; OR
• Are enrolled in a program leading to an Associate or Baccalaureate degree; OR
• Are willing to enroll in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program upon hire (to be completed within two years of the time of hire).
• 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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance if there is a need to travel locally during the course of the job duties.