Classroom Floater

Northeast Kentucky Community Action Agency, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeast Kentucky Community Action Agency, Inc. is seeking a part-time Assistant Teacher for Head Start to support lead teachers in delivering classroom activities, nutrition services, and daily site sanitation.

The role requires interaction with young children and families, adherence to safety policies, and teamwork with educational staff. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to manage active preschoolers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to manage physically active children ages 3–5 (up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, and communicate effectively.
• Must pursue/possess CDA within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher with classroom activities and nutrition services.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and cleanliness of the classroom.
• Assist with toileting, health checks, meals, snacks, and cleanup.
• Greet children, parents, volunteers, and visitors in the classroom.
• Support a positive, team-based approach with staff, parents, and children.
• Communicate effectively and exercise good judgment.
• Provide transportation support as needed in line with policies.
• Complete required orientation and childcare training within specified timelines.
• Maintain active supervision of all children in your care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Child Development Associate (CDA) or plan to complete within 18 months

Job description

Responsible To: Teacher and Early Childhood Services Coordinator

Under the guidance of the lead teacher, will assist with the provision of classroom activities and nutrition services in the Head Start classroom and with the sanitation of the Head Start site.

Essential Job Functions

1. Perform tasks as assigned by the lead teacher, which may include gathering, preparing, organizing, and storing classroom materials, working with individual or small groups of children, monitoring small group activities, and assisting in maintaining a developmentally appropriate and safe environment.
2. Assist staff in setting up and taking down classroom equipment as needed; assist staff in maintaining safety and cleanliness of the classroom, possessing knowledge of basic sanitation and housekeeping procedures, and good personal hygiene habits.
3. Provide direct assistance as needed to children, including assistance with toileting, dental care, and health checks; and assistance with mealtime routines such as serving of meals, snacks, and clean-up.
4. Greet people in the classroom, including but not limited to children, parents, volunteers, and visitors.
5. Work with young children, who may be from low-income families, in an accepting, positive manner, work as a team member with educational staff, and develop a relationship with parents, volunteers, and children. Use the team approach to resolving problems or conflicts.
6. Demonstrate professional and effective written and verbal communication skills; receive information and feedback in an understanding manner; use good judgment.
7. Assist with transportation as needed, including, but not limited to, transportation of children to participate in the Head Start program, for health services, and on field trips, complying with Head Start transportation procedures.
8. Complete six hours of orientation training within 90 days of employment and 12 additional childcare training hours for a total of 18 hours during the first year of employment and acquire 18 hours of childcare training hours annually thereafter, plus other training as outlined in the program’s policies and procedures.
9. Maintain Active Supervision at all times for all children in your care.
10. Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher, Head Start Director, or Early Childhood Services Coordinator.

Key Performance Area: Work Habits and Practices

1. Report to work on a regular or non-regular schedule, based on need, determined by the Head Start Director or Early Childhood Services Coordinator.
2. Maintain confidentiality of program, staff, and client information and exercise good judgment concerning privileged information.
3. Accept responsibility for the quality of job performance; seek guidance when needed, incorporate constructive direction from supervisor to improve job performance, and make changes as needed.
4. Continue to increase professional knowledge, skills, and competencies in job-related areas; incorporate and demonstrate new knowledge and skills on the job.
5. Attend meetings as requested by the Head Start Director, lead teacher, or Early Childhood Services Coordinator.

Education and Other Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to manage physically active children ages 3-5, within a weight range of up to 50 pounds, including guiding, pursuing, preventing the child from harming himself, another child, or an adult, and being capable of managing sudden movements.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and use effective communication.
• Must possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) or complete within eighteen months from hire date.

Preference Given To

• Parent of Head Start child, classroom aide or regular volunteer.
• One (1) year of experience in a related field

Position Type: Part-time level 1 or 2.

Career Lattice: Assistant Teacher