Head Start: Special Needs Assistant in Classrooms

Crossroads Youth And Family Services Inc; Davenport (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance & long-term disability

401(k) savings plan

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays, sick, and vacation/sch3

Job summary

Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Special Needs Assistant for its Davenport Head Start located in Lincoln County, OK.

The Special Needs Assistant assists in creating and managing an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for children with disabilities, incorporating developmentally appropriate early intervention, learning, and care activities that meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children and families.

Qualifications

• Two years of college credits in early child development or related courses, or one year full-time ECE experience plus six credits.
• Current CDA credential is acceptable.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and maintain liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher with lesson planning and organizing classroom learning centers.
• Prepare educational materials and displays; support classroom, playground, and meal activities.
• Help recruit and coordinate classroom volunteers and incorporate family input.
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom and prepare the room before/after activities.
• Follow Head Start policies and performance standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Computer literacy

Education

Two years of college credits in early childhood

One year of full-time early childhood experience + six credits in early development

Current CDA credential

Job description

Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Special Needs Assistant for its Davenport Head Start located in Lincoln County, OK.

The Special Needs Assistant assists in creating and managing an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for children with disabilities, incorporating developmentally appropriate early intervention, learning, and care activities that meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children and families.