Assistant Teacher I

Catholic-Charities-Community-Svcs; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Vacation

Sick Time

13 Paid Holidays

FSA

403(b) with a match

EAP

Pension Plan

Job summary

Catholic Charities Community Services Westside Head Start is seeking an Assistant Teacher I to support the Head Start classroom. You will assist the Teacher, help implement a bilingual, multicultural curriculum, and engage with children and families to promote development in a caring, inclusive setting.

Responsibilities include helping with lesson planning, student assessments, home visits, health screenings, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the educational requirements listed.
• Program must be completed within 2 years of hire for the CDA path.
• Minimum six months experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher in implementing a bilingual, multicultural curriculum and supervise children.
• Assist in observations for Fall/Winter/Spring assessments and Education Plan.
• Assist in weekly lesson plans and documentation of health information.
• Attend two parent conferences and two educational home visits during the program year.
• Support children with disabilities and adapt as needed.
• Ensure CACFP guidelines and paperwork are followed.
• Be a mandatory reporter for abuse/neglect as required by law.
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom and assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good judgment

Flexible

Head Start standards

English literacy

Math basics

Bilingual preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent + CDA enrollment

HS Diploma + AA/BA in ECE or related with 12 credits

6 months experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook)

Job description

Assistant Teacher I

Head Start - Support Full Time - 40 Avondale, AZ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3135

“Helping our community’s mostvulnerable with solutions that permanently improve lives”

Catholic Charities Community Servicesis currently seeking a passionate individual who has an engaging classroompresence to work in our Head Start program providing support to our staff andchildren.

JOB SUMMARY: Assists and supports Teacher and classroom functions by providing quality services to children and families assigned to site. Assignment is for the school year (10 months) with scheduled breaks identified at the beginning of each program year as dictated by program requirements and site calendar.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supports the implementation of a designated bilingual, multicultural curriculum and supervises children in collaboration with Teacher.
• Assists Teacher in the completion of observations needed for Fall, Winter and Spring assessment periods and in the completion of the Education Plan three times per school year.
• Assists in the completion and implementation of weekly lesson plans.
• Assists Teacher in the completion of two (2) parent conferences and two (2) educational home visits during the program year.
• Assists Teacher in the documentation of health information and the completion of developmental and social/emotional screenings within 45 days of a child’s enrollment.
• Effectively serves children with disability and their families, making adaptations as necessary.
• Complies with all Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines and assists with daily, weekly and end of the month food service paperwork.
• Mandatory reporter for any suspected abuse/neglect issues as required by law.
• Implements approved emergency plan; conducts and documents monthly fire drills as required.
• Maintains a clean classroom/working environment.
• As program needs dictate, may be called upon to fill in as a substitute in another classroom or at another site to ensure uninterrupted service delivery to children and families.
• Promote ongoing commitment to excellence and continual quality improvement to ensure the highest quality of services to our staff and clients.
• Other duties as assigned

OTHER RELATED DUTIES:

• This position may require flexibility in scheduling to attend and actively participate in evening and weekend events, including but not limited to parent meetings, family engagement activities, community outreach events, trainings, recruitment efforts, program celebrations, and other agency-sponsored functions as assigned.
• Prepares, and attends all meetings, trainings, and conferences as assigned.
• Maintains self and functional work environment.
• Performs other tasks as may be required for the efficient comprehensive, integrated program.

REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must demonstrate positive and caring attitude, initiative and good judgment, and be flexible with program changes.
• Familiarity with Head Start standards, requirements, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Must be able to read and write legibly in English and demonstrate comprehension of basic math.
• Second language (Spanish, Arabic or other program-identified language) proficiency preferred.
• Must be sensitive to cultural differences within the community, the program, and the agency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook) applications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Background:

• Must meet one the following educational requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent and must be actively enrolled in a pre-school Child Development Associate (CDA) program upon hire. Program must be completed within 2 years of hire.
• High School Diploma or equivalent plus active enrollment in a program leading to an AA or BA in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or another directly related discipline that includes at least 12 credit hours of ECE coursework to be completed within 2 years of hire. Continuous enrollment required.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience preferred.
• Second language (Spanish or other program-approved language) proficiency preferred.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work with preschool age (one – five) children and their family members and/or caregivers in a fast paced environment with moderate interruptions.
• Must be able to visually and auditorily assess and interact with children and family members to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, squat, assist children to the bathroom, sit on floor and ambulate over uneven floor surfaces including stairs, steps and playgrounds.
• May be in contact with communicable diseases.
• May need to lift up to 40 pounds.

Credentials, Licenses, and Certifications:

• Meets Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) requirements for licensure
• Possesses or acquires, and maintains, Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance
• Provides tuberculosis self-screening form annually. May also be required to follow recommendations for further tuberculosis testing, as applicable
• Meets federal Head Start employment requirements including physical examination at hire
• Possesses or completes verified training in First Aid and CPR (within ninety (90) days of hire) and remains current in the certification
• Possesses or acquires, and maintains, valid Maricopa County Environmental Services Food Service Worker Certificate or the Manager Certification
• Possesses and maintains valid Arizona driver license (An individual must be 21 years of age or older to drive on behalf of Catholic Charities Community Services Westside Head Start)
• Reliable personal transportation and ability to show proof of current/valid vehicle registration and insurance with state minimum liability coverage.

Great Benefits:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Basic Life
• Short-Term Disability
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) with a match
• EAP
• a Pension Plan