What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Assistant position at Cattaraugus & Wyoming Counties Project Head Start?
This position is 39 hours per week, Employee will be working with children ages 3-4 years old in preschool classroom setting. Program generally follows school calendars.
· Choice of 6 medical plans with 4 coverage options
· Tuition assistance and possible student loan forgiveness
· Assistance and financial support for obtaining credentials
· Generous leave time, including sick and personal paid time off (vacation for 12-month staff)
· 13 paid holidays per year
· Opportunity to contribute to a 403-b retirement plan with a 1% employer match
· Family-friendly schedule- we generally follow the school district calendar with paid breaks in November, December, February, and April
· Professional Development and Training provided
· One-on-one training for individualized growth
Job Duties:
· Shall obtain CDA (Child development associate credential) within 1 year of hire.
· Work in partnership with Teacher in planning and implementing all classroom activities, including field trips; maintain classroom in a clean, safe and educationally sound manner; integrate all program areas.
· Assist with overall classroom and center operations including, but not limited to, inventory, maintenance, field trips and food service.
· Working with Family Support Assistant and Teacher as a team to facilitate child development, to maintain documentation, and to interact with families as necessary including conducting at least two home visits for each child, inviting parents to center and classroom activities, educating parents regarding child development, and developing monthly calendar for parents.
· Maintain classroom and center in a clean, safe and educationally sound manner.
· Observe children in an ongoing manner, documenting those observations. Communicate any concerns immediately to the appropriate member of the Head Start Management Team for advice, counsel, and any direction(s).
· Maintain documentation including, but not limited to, meal census, attendance, volunteers, substitute allowances, inventory of classroom supplies and equipment, child development and progress, requisition requests, and family contacts.
. Work in partnership with all staff to facilitate all operations of the program in compliance with Head Start regulations, guidelines and performance standards.
For more information please visit website at www.headstartnetwork.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $16.20 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $16