Classroom Partner (Substitute) -UAH Head Start -Madison Co

JOB TITLE: Classroom Partner STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Center Director DATE: July 2021

Position Summary

Classroom Partner/Substitute will provide support for a classroom in their respective area when a Teacher is absent. The Classroom Partner will be expected to work alongside the staff as needed to assist in providing high-quality early education and child development services to all children and promote school readiness, cognitive, social, and emotional growth for later success in school. The Classroom Partner will work to build a nurturing relationship with children, parents, and staff in the classroom.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality early education and child development results by implementing the following:

• Head Start Performance Standards
• Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework
• Daycare Licensing Minimum Standards
• Agency Policies and Procedures
• Creative Curriculum
• Alabama Early Learning Guidelines
• Alabama Developmental Standards for Preschool Children

Additional Responsibilities

• Will look to Teacher and/or Center Director for guidance and additional training
• Will submit required paperwork to Teacher for review.
• Other assignments when Teacher is absent could include, but is not limited to, the following:

Cleaning

Office duties

Assistance in a classroom with a child that needs additional support

Other duties as may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position or related duties.

Work Relationships and Scope

• Reports directly to the Center Director. Works closely with the Teacher or Teacher Assistants in her area as needed, Family Engagement Staff, Children’s Services support staff, children and families.

Measure of Performance

Quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed.

• Follow Human Resources and program Policies and Procedures. (ongoing)
• Deadlines are met at 100%. (ongoing)
• Paperwork is submitted on time with 100% accuracy. (ongoing)
• Daily flexibility with schedule assignment.
• Individualize with children based on their needs and interests. (ongoing)
• Accountable for entering time and notes in time keeping system. (daily)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Use of effective Teaching Practices
• Focus on promoting growth and developmental progressions in children.
• Provide nurturing and reflective care to our children.
• Integrate developmentally appropriate learning experiences in all developmental areas.
• Ability to focus on the individuals needs of each child while assisting to maintain order in the classroom.
• Must understand and be sensitive to the challenges of income eligible families and the consequences that families and children face in low-income communities.
• Must understand the challenges for families where English is not the primary language used in the home.

Credentials/Experience

Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience working as a Classroom Partner or a substitute in a pre-school environment preferred.

Must pass an ABI/FBI Background check every five years and a drug test at employment and randomly.

Working Conditions

Results are primarily delivered in a classroom setting conducive to the activities of young children. The Classroom Partner will be required to actively engage children in play, which will require sitting, standing, bending, running, seeing, hearing and minimal lifting of at least 50 pounds. The Classroom Partner is expected to actively engage children outdoors. The Classroom Partner may encounter children with challenging behaviors and is expected to deal with these appropriately. The Classroom Partner should exhibit a positive attitude, be willing to go to the classroom assigned as needed and create a welcoming environment that supports the unique culture, ethnic and economic backgrounds of the families.

Acknowledgement

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the Center Director, or Teacher with whom they are working with at the time. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.