EHS-HS Classroom Floater

MISSISSIPPI ACTION FOR PROGRESS INC; McComb (MS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Head Start seeks an attentive classroom assistant to support daily activities and early learning. You will help implement educational programs, supervise children, and reinforce classroom routines in a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities include health monitoring, record-keeping, and collaboration with staff, parents, and volunteers. Flexible hours and center-based placement support the community’s needs.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required; ECE coursework is desirable.
• At least one year preschool classroom experience or equivalent.
• Excellent communication, listening and writing skills.
• Ability to maintain a safe, nurturing environment for children.
• Familiarity with Head Start Performance Standards and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in planning and implementing daily classroom activities and educational programs.
• Support children in developing positive self-image, relationships and trust.
• Provide individualized support during small group and one-on-one activities.
• Active supervision of children with safety protocols.
• Attend orientation, pre-service and in-service trainings and staff meetings.
• Monitor children’s health and well-being and report concerns promptly.
• Maintain attendance records and participate in Parent Committee activities.
• Assist with classroom duties, cleaning, organizing and sanitation.
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios at all times.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Active listening

Written communication

Flexible work hours

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Post high school coursework in Early Childhood Education/Development

Job description

Be accessible to all centers as needed upon request by Center Director, Assistant Center Director,or other supervisory staff.Serve as acting teacher assistant in the absence of teacher assistance or when required or needed.Attend all required orientation, pre-service, in-service trainings, and staff meetings.Assist teaching staff in planning and implementing daily classroom activities and educational programs.Help each child develop a positive self-image, relationship, and trust.Participate in ongoing observation and assessment of children to support individualized learning plans to meet their needs.Support smooth classroom transitions (arrival, meals, rest time, and departure) to ensure consistency and structure for children.Active supervision of children at all times, ensuring safety protocols.Help to maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios at all times.Provide individualized support to children during small group and one-on-one activities.Reinforce classroom rules, routines, and positive behavior expectations using appropriate guidance techniques.Learn and comply with the Head Start Performance Standards, Mississippi licensing requirements and the guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).Learn and comply with State and Federal observation instruments (ITERS,ECERS).Work closely with agency’s staff, parents, volunteers and community to foster coordinated and integrated program services.Monitor children’s health and well-being, reporting any concerns or incidents to teaching staff or supervisors immediately.Maintain accurate children’s records including attendance documentation.Participate in Parent Committee meetings and program activities.Complete a minimum of 15 annual training hours in Early Childhood Education or related fields.Support and interpret Head Start/EHS learning objectives, goals, and concepts to child, parent and community.Assist with classroom duties, including cleaning, organizing, and sanitation.Flexible work hours and center placement.Maintain playground safety by conducting playground checks and monitoring as assigned.Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for children.GED/High School Diploma minimum with post high school educational coursework in Early Childhood Education/Development highly desirable.Demonstrated classroom ability, typically one year pre-school classroom experience or equivalent.Strong communications skills, especially good listening & writing skills.Knowledge of typical behaviors/expectations of three- and four-year-old children typically gained through a minimum of one year of relevant experience.