Head Start Teacher

Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency Inc.; Glenwood (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SRCAA Head Start seeks a dedicated classroom assistant to support Lead Teacher in providing a safe, engaging learning environment for children in our EHS program. You will assist with instructional activities, behavior management, and active supervision during indoor and outdoor activities.

The role requires CDA or state credentials, basic computer skills, and the ability to obtain First Aid/CPR within 90 days. This is a full-time, on-site position in Lexington, NC with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• CDA credential or state certificate required.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and Infant/Child CPR within 90 days of hire.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Assists in facilitating center/classroom activities, including daily activities and field trips.
• Works with staff and families to support curriculum and family engagement.
• Maintains health and safety policies and procedures.
• Plans with Lead Teacher to complete lesson plans and anecdotal notes.
• Ensures supervision and a safe learning environment for all children.

Skills

Early childhood development

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Education

CDA credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location 300 W 9th Ave.,Lexington, NC, 27292-3116,United States
• Base Pay $16.99 / Hour
• Employee Type Non Exempt FT
• Manage Others No

Description

This position assists the Lead Teacher and/or Teacher in providing a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children enrolled in SRCAA Head Start/EHS programs. Performs a variety of tasks relating to the physical and instructional needs of the students in the classroom setting; assists in the implementation of instructional activities, including self-help and behavior management. Ensure active supervision of children during all indoor and outdoor activities

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Assists in facilitating center/classroom activities - including daily activities, field trips, and selecting and arranging equipment and materials for the learning environment.
• 2. Performs duties in accordance with CLASS and School Readiness goals and requirements.
• 3. Works cooperatively with staff and families.
• 4. Participates daily in team planning of curriculum, using and encouraging appropriate input from parents.
• 5. Supports and enforces federal, state, and local health and safety policies and procedures.
• 6. Ensures that the learning environment supports the development of all children’s social-emotional, cognitive, language/literacy and physical development (making use of translators when necessary).
• 7. Supervises children at all times by providing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment.
• 8. Assists in directing classroom activities and maintaining discipline in an appropriate manner.
• 9. Encourages all children to participate fully in all activities at all levels of interest and ability.
• 10. Supports the development of relationships between children and their families.
• 11. Assists with the maintenance, upkeep, and inventory of classroom supplies, materials, and equipment.
• 12. Assist Lead Teacher with conducting two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences
• 13. Willingness and ability to assist and support center operations as deemed necessary by program management. (Examples include, but are not limited to: classroom coverage, bus monitor, substitute bus driver, nutrition assistance).

Daily Responsibilities

• a. Maintaining daily attendance record of children
• b. Conducting morning health check
• c. Performing playground checks (if certified)
• d. Providing a stimulating learning environment with age-appropriate activities and materials based on best practices.

Weekly Responsibilities

• a. Planning with Lead Teacher to complete lesson plans
• b. Assist with anecdotal notes

Monthly Responsibilities

• a. Contributing to and assist with center newsletter
• b. Attend Center Staff Meetings, staff trainings
• c. Attend PLC meetings and fully participate

Parent and Community Engagement

• 1. Assist with conducting home visits and parent/teacher conferences as required by Head Start performance standards;
• 2. Participates in workshops, meetings, community events, etc. (e.g. partner meetings, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or presenting information.

Compliance and Reporting

• 1. Responsible for maintaining compliance by adhering to Agency Policy and Procedures, Administration for Children and Families, Performance Standards, North Carolina Day Care rules and regulations.
• 2. Assist Lead Teacher with maintaining all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with Head Start performance standards.
• 3. Establish and monitor services that ensure program quality and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
• 4. Responsible for reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (*whether witnessed or made aware of) to immediate supervisor (Center Manager) and/or Head Start/EHS Director within one hour of activity.
• 5. Responsible for maintaining training hours as directed by the Division of Child Development and Day Care Licensing requirements through Agency pre-service and in service, workshops, conferences, etc. (as applicable to position).

Environmental Health and Safety

• 1. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a safe, clean, health and productive work environment.
• 2. Responsible for adhering to NC Sanitation regulation (i.e. floors cleaned, trash cans covered, bathrooms cleaned, water temperature maintained, rugs vacuumed, toys and equipment sanitized)
• 3. Responsible for ensuring staff/child ratio is maintained and adequate supervision in the learning environment and while on the playground.
• 4. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate procedure for mixing sanitation solution (*If applicable)
• 5. Demonstrate knowledge of center safety requirements (tornado, fire drills, fire extinguisher inspection, and fire inspections).
• 6. Responsible for following emergency preparedness plan and procedures

Professional Responsibilities

• 1. Assist in maintaining staff/child ratio at all times.
• 2. Responsible for adhering to professional development plan including renewal of annual credentials (*which are required for continued employment in this position).
• 3. Must be able to periodically attend out of town conferences and training sessions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 1. Principles of early childhood development and the learning process.
• 2. Basic computer skills and some experience with computer applications, (includes; Microsoft Office; Word, Excel and Power Point).
• 3. Must obtain a First Aid and Infant/Child CPR card within 90 days of hiring and keep current.
• 4. Competence in planning, organizing, scheduling, recordkeeping, and staff and parent communications.
• 8. Ability to relate effectively with children, families, community members, and staff of diverse backgrounds.
• 11. Comprehend and make inferences from written materials.
• 12. Communicate by telephone or in person in a one-to-one or group setting.
• 13. Produce documents written in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.

QUALIFICATIONS

Child Development Associate credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential.

* Transcripts will be required to validate degrees/classes, which may require confirmation of up to 16 credit hours of coursework relating to Early Childhood Education

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