Impactful Early Head Start Support Paraeducator

Wyoming Child and Family Development; Cheyenne (WY); Vor Ort; USD 18.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Wyoming Child and Family Development is seeking a Support Paraeducator for Early Head Start to assist the classroom teacher in implementing an individualized, developmentally appropriate program. You will support social competence and school readiness through play-based learning with emphasis on emotional regulation and foundational academic skills.

You will collaborate with teachers, families, and therapists to create an inclusive, nurturing space and promote mental well-being while adapting

Qualifikationen

• Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D. and be 18 years of age (state requirements).
• Must attain additional training or certifications, which may be required by Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc.
• WCFD will only accept college degrees from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Aufgaben

• All duties will comply with Head Start/Early Head Start standards, DFS licensing, NAEYC guidelines, Wyoming Division of Disabilities regulations, and WCFD policies.
• Recruit children for the program in accordance with guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services and WCFD.
• Provide care based on knowledge of child development and growth.
• Deliver direct services to children, families, and staff in various settings regardless of weather conditions.
• Communicate positively with staff, children, and families through both verbal and nonverbal methods.
• Work effectively with children who have behavioral concerns, developmental disabilities, and/or learning impairments.
• Assist children in developing social competence by guiding interactions, promoting emotional regulation, and teaching positive social skills. Encourage problem-solving, empathy, and cooperative behaviors in both structured and free-play environments.
• Assist in organizing and implementing group socialization activities for children and families.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Provide individualized educational activities to help children explore, develop problem-solving skills, and build self-confidence.
• Support IFSP and/or IEP goals in collaboration with teachers, family support providers, and therapists.
• Keep classroom areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Assume full classroom responsibilities when needed.
• Perform minor first aid and routine hygienic care.
• Provide regular care to children, including diaper changes, feeding, and comforting.
• Participate in child screenings as necessary.
• Assist with outdoor and playground activities.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Board or its designee.

Jobbeschreibung

Wyoming Child and Family Development is seeking a Support Paraeducator for Early Head Start to assist the classroom teacher in implementing an individualized, developmentally appropriate program. You will support social competence and school readiness through play-based learning with emphasis on emotional regulation and foundational academic skills.

You will collaborate with teachers, families, and therapists to create an inclusive, nurturing space and promote mental well-being while adapting