Head Start Assistant Teacher

 

Main characteristics

Location

Perham, Minnesota

Company

West Central Minnesota Communities Action Inc

Employment type

Full-time

Category

Business and Financial Operations

Industry

Advertising/Public Relations

Job summary

AGENCY EXPECTATIONS Adhere to Agency policies and procedures.Acts as a role model within and outside the Agency.Provide friendly, responsive service to the public, community organizations and to those we serve.With a respectful and positive attitude, work with low-income individuals and families with diverse backgrounds.Support, develop and maintain productive relationships required to carry out job activities.Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management.Maintain the security and confidentiality of all records and interpersonal interactions.Serve as an advocate.Work effectively and cooperatively with community partners and co-workers.Participate in Agency-wide and program events. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Must be 18 years of ageMinimum of CDA (Child Development) Associate or AA in Early Childhood educationOne (1) year work related experienceOne (1) year preschool classroom work related experienceMeet minimum standards per Head Start Performance Standards and Minnesota Rule 3 LicensingProof of valid drivers license and current/adequate vehicle insurance coverageMeet physical abilities: must be able to lift 50 lbs; and daily kneeling, stooping, bending and sitting on the floor to attend to childrens needs Preferred General knowledge of the Head Start programDemonstrated understanding of diverse backgrounds and cultures REPORTING TO THIS POSITION ARE: None ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Will act as Lead Teacher in absence of or in partnership with the Family Education SpecialistWork directly with children in context of the program plan and curriculumEngage children during mealtimeParticipate in play activities and bus riding experienceAs member of center team, participate in center lesson planning, operations and evaluationObserve and record childrens behavior and development to make recommendations on meeting childrens individual needs.Ensure safety of Head Start Children. Report accidents, illnesses, or child abuse and neglect.Assist with the preparation of indoor and outdoor space for planned activities including supplies and materials ensuring the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment.Inspect, clean and monitor indoor and outdoor spaceMonitor food safetyAssist with fire and tornado drillsClean tables and sanitize toysComplete safety checks twice a yearAssist with First Aid checksAct as an advocate and community resource for Head Start familiesWelcome and support families in the participation of Head StartParticipate in all required training including First Aid and CPR, which are necessary for certification/licensure.Keep immediate supervisor informed of all problems, unusual or extraordinary matters of significance coming to his/her attention, so that prompt corrective action can be taken as needed.All other duties as assigned, including participation in Agency and program committees. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS Physical demands: The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; each with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: Work environment characteristics described here 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 noise level in the work environment is usually moderate-to-high.