Head Start Preschool Teacher Assistant

EOC-Head Start is a great place to work & grow. We offer great benefits, including year-round pay (work 10 months, get paid for 12), competitive pay, health insurance, dental/vision, insurance, paid time off, retirement plan savings contributions, professional development, and tuition assistance -- we are also a public service loan forgiveness qualified employer!

If you're an experienced and passionate early educator, we want you on our team! Head Start is unlike any other kindergarten readiness or early education program. We take a holistic approach to early education, focusing on both student and family. At EOC-Head Start, we educate children and support families, offering support and family engagement, health & nutrition, mental health & disabilities, as well as early education.

Our mission is to transition at risk individuals and families from poverty to self-sufficient through our programs and partnerships.

JOB SUMMARY

PAY $16.21/hr. (No CDA) - 16.73/hr. (w/ CDA)

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm

EOC's school readiness programs prepare vulnerable and low-income 2-5 year-olds for success in kindergarten - and beyond! Teachers are responsible for maintaining effective classroom operations, which includes carrying out the lesson plans and other early education activities. This staff person is caring, compassionate, and attentive in their duties, employs active supervision techniques at all times, and follows all health and safety practices.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

CDA or FCCPC child care education credential (preferred)

Hands on experience in the early education or pre-school field, strongly preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS

• A Level II Background Clearance, with Fingerprinting, is Required and Must be Maintained
• Adult and Pediatric CPR-First Aid Certification
• 45 Hours of Mandatory DCF Childcare Training (online)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Effectively works with co-teacher in implementing curriculum and lesson plans, including Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Individual Pupil Plans (IPPs); collaborates with co-teacher in designing and implementing effective learning activities for students.

Implements learning experiences that improve the readiness of children for school by developing their social skills, developing literacy, print, and numeric awareness, and expanding language-including English as a second language, if applicable. Integrates all education program components into both indoor and outdoor activities.

Arranges classroom into learning centers to facilitate and encourage student participation in the learning process.

Ensures daily documentation and input of children’s’ growth and development into Agency’s Education Records Management Systems

Guides children's acquisition of social skills, and those required by the Head Start Performance Standards; eats meals with students and assists them in their development of social & self-help skills, and demonstrates sound nutritional practices.

Provides active supervision both inside and outside of classrooms at all times; ensures all health and safety practices are followed at all times; reports suspected child abuse to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in accordance with mandated reporting requirements.

Involves parents in their child’s education by suggesting home activities to meet their developmental needs during home visits and teacher/parent conferences.

Completes at least three assessments on each child’s functional development annually.

Makes referrals to Mental Health and Disabilities Specialist for any child with a suspected disability.

Attends and actively participates in required trainings, including pre-service and in-service training.

Participates in and completes annual professional development plan.

Attends and actively participates in weekly curriculum meetings; attends all parent meetings.

Submits required paperwork as directed by the Early Childhood Education Specialist prior to deadline; ensures all required paperwork is complete and free of errors.

Completes incident reports, noting all relevant facts; obtains parent signature on form, then submits to the Health and Nutrition Specialist for Review. Ensures reviewed reports are included in child’s file
Completes USDA meal count sheet at every meal.
Assists in other departments, including meal preparation and serving as a bus monitor.

Performs other duties, as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - None

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be well organized and work cooperatively and effectively with all staff; able to successfully work in a team environment.

Must be available for relocation to any site served by the Agency located within the County of hire.

Working Conditions

This position requires a mixture of deskwork, standing, sitting, kneeling for extended periods.

Tasks may involve squatting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and extending. Additionally, certain tasks involve possible exposure to blood, bodily fluid or tissue, and communicable disease (generally when observing or assisting in the classroom).

Tasks may involve lifting objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds, handling tools or utensils, using shared restrooms, offices, office equipment, and telephones.

Traveling, and conducting visits in the community. Risk involved with travel of streets and highways during business travel, including evening meetings and home visits.

This job requires possible exposure to inclement weather, including rain, flooding, lightening, hail, wind, and sun exposure.

EOC IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.21 - $16.73 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17