Provides assistance and support to teachers in achieving goals, objectives, and performance standards of the Qualia Boundary Head Start and Early Head Start Program. Performs various duties in one-on-one and/or group activities which are educational, recreational, or developmental in nature. Is actively engaged and playing with children and assists with classroom activities.
- Participates in the development of lesson plans and creative activities for Head Start/Early Head Start participants.
- Assists teacher in preparations for and implementation of lesson plans and related activities.
- Leads various activities such as circle time, recreation, singing, etc. as directed by the teacher.
- Cleans and/ or sets up classroom for daily activities.
- Helps all children with vocabulary and learning new words through conversations and interactions in the classroom.
- Assists in the preparation of materials and equipment for classroom use.
- Greets children/parents and other classroom visitors.
- Assists throughout the center to ensure a safe, healthy environment for the children to enhance learning experiences.
- Facilitates transitions for children through preparation, explanation, and providing necessary support to minimize the negative impact.
- Provides one-on-one assistance to children as required.
- Fills in for teacher as requested in their absence.
- Assists children, as needed with: personal hygiene, changing clothes, changing diapers*, brushing teeth, washing hands, face, etc.
- Assists with the enforcement of Head start policies, rules, procedure, and performance standards.
- Oversees children at all times.
- Completes administrative reports (attendance, accident, portfolio, educational files, etc.) as required.
- Meets with parents as requested, to review child's progress.
- Makes home visits as required.
- Assists with serving meals and snacks.
- Rides bus and assists with children as required on field trips, etc.
- Dispenses emergency medication as directed.
- Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
- Sanitizes toys, tables, floors, and changes sheets.
- Performs duties according to established safety guidelines and Tribal policy.
This position is supervised by program leadership. This position is not responsible for supervising others.
Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, and / or twenty-two (22) semester hours in Early Childhood Education (unofficial Transcript) required.
Licenses & Certifications: Valid, insurable NC Driver’s License required. Must obtain early Childhood Development Associate credential (CDA) within 1 year of hire. Proof of vaccination status is required by Head Start Performance standards. All Head Start and Early Head Start staff are required to be fully vaccinated.
* Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
EBCI reserves the right to revise the position description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations. Complete job description is found on application site.
CERS
6 Non-Exempt
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