Head Start Classroom Support Specialist, Coconino County

Northern Arizona Council of Governments; Williams (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Arizona State Retirement (ASRS)

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) is seeking a seasoned education professional to support Head Start classrooms in Williams, AZ. You will help ensure high-quality programming, staff development, and compliance with program policies to improve child outcomes.

Under supervision, you will train staff, observe classrooms, develop goals, and maintain records to guide regional operations. Requires an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and CDA or equivalent certification with

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 3-5 years’ classroom experience or 5 years’ experience with a CDA or equivalent certification and the ability to earn an Advanced Degree within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to classroom staff to build and maintain high quality classrooms with strong CLASS scores and positive child outcomes.
• Conducts classroom observations to develop and implement policies and procedures as required by Performance Standards.
• Helps develop action plans for policy implementation to ensure high quality continuity of care.
• Mentors staff with high-quality classroom management strategies in line with policies.
• Interprets policies and trains Center Directors to ensure staff understanding and compliance.
• Meets with teaching staff to set training goals for professional development and improved outcomes.
• Facilitates training for classroom staff to address development needs.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports to guide administrators and field staff.
• Develops schedules for on-site visitations to ensure consistent regional communication.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Mentoring / training

Organization skills

Public speaking

Cultural competence

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA or equivalent certification

Tools

Pyramid model

Conscious discipline

CACFP family style meals

Job description

SummaryIn compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Job Description

Job Description

$24.04/hr, 40 hrs/wk, 44 wks/yr

SummaryIn compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Working under general supervision and with moderate difficulty this position is responsible for providing support to Head Start classroom staff in the delivery of high quality education services by ensuring compliance with program policies and procedures in the day-to-day activities of the classroom. This position is also responsible for facilitating the professional development of staff.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides support to classroom staff in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to build and maintain high quality classrooms that result in high CLASS scores and positive child outcomes
• Conducts classroom observations for the purpose of developing and implementing program policies and procedures that establish a high quality, continuity of care as required by Performance Standards
• Assists in the development of action plans for the implementation of program policies and procedures that establish a high quality, continuity of care as required by Performance Standards
• Assists in the classroom by role modeling/mentoring highly consistent, high quality classroom management strategies and techniques in accordance with policies and procedures
• Interprets written program policies, procedures and rules as they apply to staff goals
• Provides training to Center Directors to ensure that all staff have the knowledge and skill to support and implement policies and procedures
• Meets with Head Start teaching staff to develop goals for training and professional development plans which will result in higher CLASAS scores and improved outcomes for children
• Facilitates training classroom staff to help staff meet their professional development needs for ensuring high quality, continuity of care
• Prepares and maintains records and reports that will help guide Component Administrators and field staff in their daily work
• Develops and maintains schedules for on-site visitations to ensure consistent visits and communication across the region

Other related duties as assigned.

Education And/Or Experience

Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or other related field of study; and 3-5 years’ classroom experience or 5 years’ experience with a CDA or equivalent certification and the ability to earn an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education within 18 months of hire.

Conditions Of Employment

• Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Criminal Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Report (annual)

Certificates & Licenses

• First Aide/CPR

Technical Competencies

• Appropriate classroom set up and management
• Curriculum fidelity
• Pyramid model
• Conscious discipline
• CACFP family style meals
• Health and dental health component

General Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Business acumen
• Communication
• Cultural competence
• Mentoring / training competence
• Organization skills
• Problem solving skills
• Public speaking

Travel Required

< 5% X < 25% < 50% < 75% 100%

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Physical Activity: Frequent standing, walking, talking, listening, sitting.

Physical exertion: _X_ Sedentary; ___ Light; ___Medium; ___ Heavy; ___ Very Heavy. Work involves Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amounts of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting most of the time.

Visual Requirements

Working conditions: Regular exposure to extreme weather conditions and infectious disease

NACOG is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by the state, federal, or local law. NACOG is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individual with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Director, 928-774-1895, [e-mail].

Benefits

include: Agency paid health, dental, vision, Arizona State Retirement (ASRS); Paid sick leave & holiday pay