Classroom Support-Childcare and Head Start

Title:

Classroom HS/EHS Float / CCC Aide- (Head Start, Early Head Start, and SENDCAA Child Care)

Central Education Coordinator / Child Care Assistant Teacher

9:30-3:00, Monday-Thursday at Head Start and Fridays at Early Head Start

3:00-5:30 Monday – Friday at the Child Care (12 months)

Possible subbing at Early Head Start June and July. Work only for Child Care during non-Head Start days and summer breaks. Extra work opportunities in the child care during the summer could be available.

• Generous 403(b) company contribution with no match necessary after 90 days of employment. Increases after 3 years of employment.
• Health insurance, dental and vision (eligible almost immediately-1st of the following month).
• Paid time off
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (8 paid Holidays).
• Professional development assistance
• 5% Pay increase after 90 days based on performance evaluation

• To assist with providing extra support for children in the Head Start Birth to Five classrooms.
• Child Care Aide in the Child Care classroom.

Below are the essential duties of this position. Other duties may be assigned, as needed.

• Education staff are trained as mandated reporters and will report any observations of concern to Cass County Social Services
• Responsible for following all Head Start and SENDCAA program policies and procedures including Standards of Conduct and Confidentiality.

Participates in relevant training, including staff meetings, site meetings, and reflective supervision

• Maintain working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and the Early Learning Outcomes Framework (Head Start)
• Ability to take on tasks such as leading small group activities, reading aloud, transitioning children from one activity to another, and leading large groups at the supervisor’s request
• Become familiar with and implement a child’s Behavior Support Plan appropriately
• Assist classroom staff by supervising children in the classroom/bathroom
• Assists in educational and enrichment activities such as reading, painting, imaginary play, etc.
• Assist in preparing students for nap time
• Provide coverage when teachers are away from the classroom such as preparation time or time off
• Actively engages with children by sitting on the floor playing with them, engages in conversation with them, and actively works to build a relationship with each child while maintaining awareness of classroom needs
• Become aware of Conscious Discipline skills and use them to fidelity in the classrooms

• Assists in the upkeep and maintenance of the classroom equipment, materials, and supplies
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe classroom by following policies & procedures
• Responsible for daily cleaning including wiping down surfaces, sweeping, disinfecting toys/areas, etc.
• Assist Teacher and Teacher Assistant in day-to-day classroom planning, preparation, and activities
• Respect each family’s cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity
• May be asked to attend home visits when other staff may not be available (Head Start)

• Models/Guides good health practices, such as tooth brushing (Head Start) and hand washing, ensuring they are followed
• Assists in implementing family-style meals in a pleasant environment including conversation & socialization. See Mealtime procedure for further instruction
• Helps ensure no child will be left alone or unsupervised at any time

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested
• Travel to other sites to cover other classrooms
• Attends meetings and training sessions as requested

• Experience with working with children
• High School Diploma
• CPR and First Aid certification to be completed within 3 months of hire and every other year.
• Mandated Reporter Training annually
• Requires a minimum of 9 hours of training in early childhood development annually. (Child Care)
• Physical activity approved training within three months of hire and annually. (Child Care)
• Child Care Aware ND Getting Started, online basic childcare course…