Educational Assistant IIB, Early Head Start Assistant and Replacement Assistants

Breathe Project; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Breathe Project in Pittsburgh seeks an Early Head Start Assistant IIB to support classroom teachers in delivering school readiness-focused activities. The role emphasizes planning with teachers, assisting in lessons, and helping with daily routines including meals and transitions.

The position requires an associate degree in Infant/Toddler education or a CDA credential, with a focus on collaborative, child-centered practices. Training and family engagement are core parts of the job.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 12+ college credits in Infant/Toddler education or an Infant/Toddler CDA credential.
• Enthusiasm for advancing student achievement in an urban public school setting.
• First Aid certification/training preferred; comfort with assistive devices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans with the teacher for assignments and duties.
• Assists in lesson planning and delivery of lessons.
• Assists with mealtime preparation as needed.
• Supports classroom and behavior management plans.
• Helps meet IFSP goals and adaptations with families.
• Supports indoor/outdoor play planning and transitions.
• Maintains a range of activities to match children's interests.
• Assists with diapering, toileting, and potty training.
• Facilitates smooth transitions between activities.
• Completes home visits to build trust with families.
• Ensures equipment/materials are in good condition and organized.
• Attends pre- and in-service training; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Organization

Discretion

Diversity & Inclusion

Education

Associate degree in Infant/Toddler education

CDA credential (Infant/Toddler)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Early Head Start Assistants IIB assist and support the classroom teacher in carrying out an educational program which prepares the children for school readiness.

WORK MONTHS

10 Months

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsibilities of an EAIIB, Early Head Start Assistant include, but are not limited to:


• Plans with the teacher for various assignments, areas of responsibility, and/or specific duties.


• Assists the teacher with lesson planning and delivery of lessons.


• Assists in mealtime preparation as needed.


• Assists with classroom/behavior management plans.


• Assists the classroom teacher and Alliance for Infants and Toddlers with meeting individual students' IFSP goals and making necessary adaptations.


• Assists in carrying out a plan for meeting appropriate outdoor and indoor play and quiet time.


• Assists in maintaining a wide range of suitable activities so that the children can make choices according to their own interests and needs.


• Assists in diapering, toileting, and potty training in a positive manner.


• Assists in providing easy and natural transitions for children moving from one activity to another.


• Assists in completing home visits as mandated by the Head Start Performance Standards, to build trust and promote positive interactions with families.


• Assists in ensuring that equipment and materials are in good condition and provide a setting that is orderly and attractive.


• Attends pre- and in-service training as scheduled.


• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED

Associate Degree with at least 12 college level credits in Infant/Toddler education OR infant- Toddler Development Credential (CDA)

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Varies based on the needs of the department

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Candidates must be enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school district. In addition, we are seeking candidates with:


• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player, under pressure with multiple competing deadlines, and with culturally, educationally, and racially diverse internal and external customers.


• Ability to build, foster, and maintain strong relationships with school staff.


• A capacity to solve problems, to stay organized and manage multiple priorities.


• Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, poise, tact, and diplomacy to accomplish objectives.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• First Aid certification/training (preferred)


• Familiarity with various student assistive devices (preferred)


• Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

Physical Demands: This position requires physical effort and not subjected to Occupational Health and Safety risks.

Work Environment:

• Indoors in busy classroom, working in close proximity to co-worker


• Frequently required to work at fast pace


• Requires considerable concentration and creativity.


• Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, diversity in the organization, tight deadlines and workload.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.

APPLICANT ELIGIBILE CRITERIA

N/A

CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

This position does not have a residency requirement.