Assistant Head Start

Plano ISD; United States; Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Plano ISD Head Start is seeking an Early Childhood Para/Head Start Assistant to support classroom teaching and family engagement. The role involves assisting the Head Start teacher with planning, implementing, and documenting learning activities for young children within a structured Head Start program.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus credential or degree options, and some experience with students. Compliance with Head Start and Plano ISD policies is essential.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CDA Credential or Bachelor's Degree, or actively enrolled in college to obtain either.
• Initial TB testing as required by Head Start standards.
• Ongoing wellness screenings as required by Head Start standards.
• Some experience working with students.

Aufgaben

• Assist Head Start teacher in planning learning experiences.
• Assess and document student progress with developmentally appropriate methods.
• Provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Involve parents as volunteers and partners in teaching.
• Maintain updated files on each child.
• Maintain classroom discipline and management.
• Serve on committees as appropriate.
• Participate in professional growth activities.
• Assist with classroom housekeeping tasks.
• Assist children with self-care and daily living skills.
• Participate in two home visits and two conferences per child.
• Assist with applications and registration.
• Participate in daily planning sessions with the Head Start teacher.
• Assist with evening parent training meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher or Head Start Director.
• Follow Plano ISD and Head Start rules and policies.

Kenntnisse

TB testing

Wellness screenings

Ausbildung

High school diploma

CDA Credential

Bachelor's Degree

Enrolled in college

Jobbeschreibung

• Position Type: Early Childhood- Para/ Head Start Assistant
• Date Posted: 11/9/2026
• Location: Head Start Program

Pay Grade: 723 (Min $15.23 Hourly)Work Days:183

Primary Purpose

Responsible for assisting the Head Start teacher in planning and implementing the educational activities in the classroom

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Child Development Associates Credential or Bachelor's Degree, or actively enrolled in a college or university to obtain either

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Initial TB testing as required by the Head Start performance standards prior to the first day of work
• Ongoing wellness screenings as required by the Head Start Performance Standards

Experience

• Some experience working with students

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Assist the Head Start Teacher in

• Planning the learning experiences for the children in the classroom
• Assessing and evaluating student learning through developmentally appropriate practices; anecdotal record entries/Child Outcome records and portfolio samples
• Provide a learning environment that is developmentally appropriate
• Involve parents as volunteers and as partners in the teaching process
• Maintain updated files on each child
• Maintain discipline and management of the classroom
• Serve on Self-Assessment and Advisory committees when appropriate
• Participate in professional growth activities
• Assist with classroom housekeeping chores
• Assist children in performing self-care tasks and in daily living skills
• Participate in two home visits and two conferences for each child in the classroom
• Assist with application and registration
• Participate in daily planning sessions with the Head Start teacher
• Assist with evening parent training meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or Head Start Director
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and Head Start
• Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Plano ISD and Head Start; follow directives from supervisor
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Work with frequent interruptions; may require lifting of up to 50 lbs.; frequent standing; stooping; bending; kneeling; pushing and pulling; frequent use of computer and repetitive hand motions