Head Start Assistant (Floater)

QUALIFICIATIONS:                   High school diploma or G.E.D. and successful

                                                  completion of KYA or completed two years of study at

                                                  an institution of higher education; or obtained an

                                                  associates, or higher degree in a field related to early

                                                  childhood education and coursework equivalent to a

                                                  major relating to early childhood education. Must have a

                                                  child development associate (CDA) credential or be

                                                  enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be

                                                  completed within two years. Successful experience in

                                                  working with preschool-age children preferred.

REPORTS TO:                            Principal, Director

JOB GOAL:                                 Assists the teacher in providing instruction to individual or

                                                 small groups; monitors and reports student progress.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:         Salary and terms of employment according to

                                                 the approved salary schedules.

EVALUATIONS:                         Performance will be evaluated in accordance with

                                                 provisions of the district evaluation plan.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tutors individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintains records of student progress.
• Participates as member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
• Assists in administering diagnostic and other tests; scores and records test information.
• Monitors and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior; checks and assists students with lab work as necessary.
• Performs routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operates copy machines; maintains classroom records; maintains attendance records.
• Provides support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Confers, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Assures the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.