Definition and Purpose:
Assists the Lead Teacher in planning and carrying out the educational program in the 5th Street Baptist Church Head Start classrooms.
Organization Relationships:
Supervised By: Director of Administration, Lead Teacher, Program Director and Head Start Education Specialists
Coordinates with: Other Center Staff, Directors, Head Start Specialists and Classroom Volunteers
Responsibilities:
Assists teacher in planning activities that meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of the children in the classroom; Demonstrates knowledge and adheres to all policies and procedures; Interacts with children in a respectful and appropriate manner; Follows lesson plans and routines but allows for flexibility to change with children’s interests and needs; Observes and supervises children individually and as a group and responds to the needs of the group and individual children in a timely and appropriate manner; Records and dates weekly child observations and assists with other duties as agreed upon within the teaching team; Supports a team approach in meeting Head Start Performance Standards and licensing requirements; Assists Lead Teacher in creating an atmosphere in the Center that is welcoming to parents and families by greeting parents in a friendly manner as they bring and pickup their children; Presents self professionally, Creates a positive work environment by demonstrating flexibility and willingness to perform job-related duties as assigned and by participating appropriately in program planning and decisions in implementation of those plans; and assumes duties of the teacher in his/her absence, or upon request;
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Basic knowledge of developmental characteristics and needs of pre-school children; Some knowledge of appropriate activities and interactions with pre-school children; Ability to learn, understand and follow policies and procedures. Mus possess the ability to read, write and communicate with staff, parents and children in an appropriate and professional manner.
Training, Education and Experience and Other:
- Head Start Instructional Assistants must hold a credentials in early childhood development or have a minimum of an associates degree in early childhood education to work in the classroom. If pursuing a CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) he/she must be enrolled in a CDA program and complete the curriculum in two years.
- Have a minimum of one (1) year experience with pre-school children;
This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job and general nature and level of work associated with the job. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties that may be required of such employees or to be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such an individual may be given.
Work Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
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