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Assistant teacher draft 12-17.docx (blob:https://workforcenow.adp.com/1b05ec44-f96a-45c3-bc19-717338fabe03) JOB TITLE: Assistant Teacher (Head Start/Early Head Start/Child Care)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Education Specialist

SALARY RANGE: per SEIU Wage scale

Basic Function Responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate program that contributes to children’s overall growth, self-esteem and social competence. Develop individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress and facilitate children’s transition to pre-school and/or kindergarten.

Responsibilities:

• Knows and practices Child Care & Head Start philosophy and objectives as outlined in the Performance Standards, program policies and procedures under the guidance of the Lead Teacher.

• Maintain paper and electronic children’s files according to Program, EEC, NAEYC and Head Start/Early Head Start standards. Enter observations, assessment, case notes, screenings, parent teacher conferences and other required documentation. Follow up on child absences and record attendance when family service staff is not available (school vacations, illness, etc.)

• Review all children’s files including medical information for health issues, i.e., allergies. Review and follow individual health plans.

• Follow the program’s child abuse and neglect and behavior management plan

• Interact with children respectfully and affectionately, fostering positive self-concept and independence by promoting self-help and problem solving utilizing goals from Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) as a guide

• Assists Lead Teacher in providing an environment in which children can learn and practice behaviors which are appropriate and acceptable individually and in a group by arranging furniture and equipment, and classroom materials to meet the changing needs of the children utilizing the Early Childhood and/or Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scales as a guide.

• Assist Lead Teacher to design and implement a developmentally appropriate, multi-cultural curriculum that maximizes each child’s opportunity for success utilizing Head Start Early Learning Frameworks, Program School Readiness Goals, Creative Curriculum Studies and Teaching Strategies Gold in planning to meet the standards.

• Recruits, guides and directs volunteers in cooperation with the Lead Teacher, to implement the daily program of activities, serving as a role model and giving appropriate feedback on a daily basis.

• Works with Lead Teacher to utilize space, material and routine as resources for constructing an interesting and safe environment that encourages exploration and learning indoors and out.

• Follow all health and safety requirements and regulations during diapering and toileting.

• Assists in housekeeping tasks, food preparation adhering to Child Care Food Program guidelines, clean-up, and helps arrange for substitutes when necessary. Records and submits records of all volunteer hours and in-kind donations.

• Maintains an open, friendly and informative relationship with each child’s family, encouraging its involvement in the program.

• Works with Lead Teacher to complete two home visits per year.

• Participates in staff meetings with classroom team to share and discuss relevant information about children, families and classroom operations.

• Check and respond to Agency email on a regular basis

• Works in cooperation with other classrooms to promote program goals and objectives.

• Assumes responsibility for daily program in Lead Teacher’s absence. Works independently and manages time effectively to ensure a well-run classroom.

• Participate in at least 20 hours of training per year to comply with EEC, QRIS, Head Start and CACFP trainings. Enter all trainings/course work into the EEC Professional Qualifications Registry (P.Q.R.).

• Have a good working knowledge of MOC policies and procedures, Head Start Early Head Start and EEC licensing regulations.

• Other duties as assigned within scope.

• REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Enroll in a CDA (for appropriate age group) or a degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field to be completed within two years.

• Obtain EEC Teacher Certification as requirements are met

• Access to reliable transportation

• Dependable and Flexible

• Able to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to work with other adults and children

• Ability to follow directions

• Exhibit cultural sensitivity

• Bi-lingual staff must be able to speak, write and read in two languages, and assist with translations as necessary.

• Fulfillment of all specific health and safety requirements (staff physical every 2 years, with evidence of Montoux and MMR test, OSHA, first aid and cpr)

• Must have a suitable Background Record Check (BCR)

• Must be in good physical and mental health and be able to lift children and/or work related equipment, bend, squat, kneel an d climb stairs.

• Job site/assignment may change based upon program needs.