Head Start Support Instructor

Ocotillo Elementary School; Southern Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 22,730 - 27,276; Full time

Job summary

Ocotillo Elementary School in Queensland is seeking a Full-Time Head Start Aide to assist in implementing lessons and maintaining positive behavior for students. The role entails working directly with families, conducting home visits, and participating in staff meetings.

Applicants must possess a valid High School diploma or equivalent, and have relevant certifications such as CPR and First Aid. Experience in a related field is preferred. The position offers a competitive hourly salary ranging from $16.50 to $19.80.

Qualifications

• Valid High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of relevant experience preferred.
• Obtain Child Development Associate within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Start Instructor with program implementation.
• Maintain relationships with families to encourage participation.
• Conduct home visits and parent/teacher conferences.

Skills

Child Development Associate or Certificate

Experience in similar field

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Arizona Food Handler’s License

Valid Arizona Driver’s License

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Summary

Under direct supervision, the incumbent(s) assists with implementing, assessing, creating lessons, instructing, and maintaining positive behavior for students in the Head Start program. In addition, the incumbent(s) will participate in home visits, parent and teacher conferences, and meetings required by the Head Start program.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Head Start Instructor with the implementation of the Head Start Performance Standards, District procedures, and other requirements for the Head Start Program. Maintain all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Assist the Head Start Instructor with reviewing the needs and progress of each family a minimum of once a month. Work in conjunction with the caseworker to meet health and social service needs of those families.
• Maintain a relationship with each family to encourage meaningful participation in the program.
• Assist the Head Start Instructor with assessing students, creating lesson plans, and instructing students.
• Observe students and participate in developmentally appropriate outdoor play activities.
• Work cooperatively with identified disabilities services support staff in the provision of direct services and the development of goals for children with disabilities.
• Maintain and upkeep classroom supplies, materials, and equipment. Perform cleanup services in the classroom when necessary.
• Assist in maintaining standards of acceptable behavior for children using positive methods that support children’s self‑esteem.
• Assist in the developmental screening and referral processes with the Head Start instructor and Special Services staff regarding the special needs of students attending the Head Start program.
• Participate in ongoing training designed for Head Start teaching staff and supplemental education training. Attend all scheduled staff meetings and assist the Head Start Instructor with planning, organizing, and attending parental meetings.
• Assist the Head Start Instructor with conducting a minimum of two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences per family each school year.
• Other job‑related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Possession of valid High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to hire.
• One year of experience in a similar field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Possess a Child Development Associate or Certificate of Completion or obtain possession within two years of the date of hire.
• Possession of valid Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card or proof of submission prior to hire.
• Possession of valid Health Examination clearance prior to hire.
• Possession of TB Testing clearance prior to being hired.
• Possession of valid Arizona Department of Transportation Driver’s License.
• Possession of valid First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Possession of valid CPR Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Possession of valid Arizona Food Handler’s License Certification within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a closely related field and one year of experience in a similar field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements 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 regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Working Conditions

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Salary

$16.50 to $19.80 Per Hour

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Individual Aide
Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Equal Employment Opportunity

Washington Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Washington Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.