Early Head Start Floater

Overview

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INK, is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive a COVID vaccination and an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption from INK, as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

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• Education – High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Certifications – Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (Required). The employee will obtain a CDA certificate within 6 months of employment. If there are mixed classrooms (EHS and HS), both CDAs are required. If the CDA is not completed successfully on the first attempt, the employee may retake the course at their expense within 60 days of an unsuccessful completion. If the employee does not seek a second attempt, employment may be terminated.
• Minimum Qualifications – Previous early childcare experience is preferred
• Preferred Qualifications – Bilingual (Spanish)

• Critical Action Items
  • Protect the physical and mental health and safety of children; ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised while in our care.
  • Assist with providing an organized learning environment that promotes healthy development and children’s skill growth aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework — Ages Birth to Five, including children with disabilities and dual language learners as appropriate.
  • Assist with the implementation of prescribed curricula to provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences in language, literacy, social and emotional development, math, science, social studies, creative arts, and physical development; integrate child assessment data in planning.
  • Support screenings, assessments, and ongoing evaluation of the child’s developmental level and progress in outcomes.
  • Support opportunities for parents and family members to engage in their child’s development and program services (e.g., parent conferences, home visits, group activities).
  • Follow appropriate practices to keep children safe during all activities, including reporting suspected or known child abuse and neglect, appropriate supervision of children at all times; and all standards of conduct.
  • Comply with positive adult-child interactions as measured by the CLASS — Pre-K instrument.
  • Support and participate in staff development, including completion of minimum training requirements as specified in state and federal standards, continuing professional development, and staff wellness initiatives.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Support classroom activities as directed by the teacher and assist with transitions to and from the classroom.
  • Support the use of age-appropriate equipment, materials, supplies and physical space for indoor and outdoor learning environments, including periodically changing materials to support children’s evolving interests and development.
  • Communicate child observations to teachers, including the identification of potential interference with a child’s development and school readiness.
  • Support teachers’ coordination with education, family, mental health and/or child development professional program staff to address identified needs.
  • Support school functions, scheduled meetings, and team decision-making.
  • Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.
  • Perform other job duties as assigned.
• Measurable Deliverables
  • Response to classroom requests for support is timely and compliant with Office of Head Start and agency regulations, policies, and protocols.
  • Regular communication with teachers ensures they are well informed about their students’ behavior and progress.
  • The classroom is free from physical and environmental hazards.
  • Incident reporting occurs within the time frames designated in program policy and protocol.

• Demonstrate the ability to respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
• Communicate in writing and verbally…