Head Start Teacher Asst-Preschool

Overview

Head Start Teacher Assistant (Preschool) (37.50hr/wk) $18.42-$19.55

Location:

Amherst, MA - Head Start & Early Learning Programs
Position:
Teacher
Assistant

Hours:

As Assigned
Status:
Non-Exempt

Work with Educators to implement daily curriculum and maintain health and safety practices in educational and bus settings, according to Head Start, Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) regulations. Work with educators, parents, and community to implement individualized School Readiness goals.

• Demonstrate a commitment to quality early care and education programs and sensitivity to the needs of culturally diverse families with lower incomes.
• Produce documentation of physical exam, MMRs and TB risk upon hire and subsequently every two years.
• Obtain and maintain CPR and Emergency Pediatric First Aid certification according to EEC regulations.
• Become knowledgeable of and practice the Head Start Performance Standards, EEC Regulations, HS & ELP Service Delivery, and NAEYC criterion, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills, including competent use of program data system.
• Ensure the appropriate supervision of children, including implementation of program protocols for the care of young children.
• Engage with families and specialists in implementing school readiness goals for children.
• Perform on-site meal preparation and clean up, maintaining health and safety standards.
• Coordinate with teaching team to maintain safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environments for young children.
• Fill in for bus monitor as needed, completing daily passenger logs, pre and post-trip bus inspections.
• Cover for other classrooms as needed.
• Provide child care for site Family Meetings.
• Attend all appropriate program workshops and meetings.
• Adhere to agency confidentiality policies.
• Maintain good in-house relationships with all other staff members.

• 18 years of age;
  High School Diploma or GED.
• 6-12 months of ECE related experience.
• Must be enrolled in Child Development Associate (CDA) or ECE (related) degree program.
• CDA must be completed within 2 years of hire date; or if selected alternatively, an Associates Degree must be completed within 5 years of hire date.

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, use a keyboard and climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The employee must have the ability to drive a personal vehicle and program vehicles, as needed. The employee must be able to engage in activities that include bending, floor activities, and lifting young children 2 months to 5 years of age. The noise level in the classroom and on the bus is lively. The work environment is primarily indoors or on the bus, with daily exposure to outdoor weather.