Educational Assistant IIB, Early Head Start Assistant and Replacement Assistants

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Life in Pittsburgh is seeking an Early Head Start Assistant IIB to support classroom teachers in delivering an educational program that prepares children for school readiness. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, family engagement, and hands-on activities in an urban public school setting.

The position requires an associate degree or CDA credentials and offers ongoing training. The working environment includes 10 months of service with a focus on developmentally appropriate practices

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 12 college credits in Infant/Toddler education, or CDA credential.
• Strong communication and collaboration with families and staff.
• Commitment to early childhood education in an urban public school setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan with the teacher for various assignments, areas of responsibility, and/or specific duties.
• Assist with lesson planning and delivery of lessons.
• Assist in mealtime preparation.
• Assist with classroom/behavior management.
• Support IFSP goals with families and follow adaptations.
• Support indoor/outdoor play and transitions.
• Provide varied activities and options for children.
• Assist with diapering, toileting, potty training.
• Assist with home visits per Head Start standards.
• Maintain orderly, attractive classroom spaces.
• Attend trainings as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Problem solving

First Aid

Assistive devices familiarity

Diversity inclusion

Education

Associate Degree or 12 Infant/Toddler credits OR CDA credential

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.