Empowering Early Learners: Assistant Teacher & Bus Monitor

INTRODUCTION:
Under general supervision of the Teacher, uses judgment, assists in planning and implementation of center activities; assists in observation and assessment of children, and in developing individual activities based upon assessed needs; assists in supervision of children during any and all activities including while being transported.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the preparation and implementation of daily lesson plans.
• Assists in the implementation, coordination and evaluation of approved center activities (classroom, outside, field trips, etc.).
• Assists in the supervision of children in large and small group activities.
• Assists in the observation and assessment of children’s files including complete information, medical records, progress reports, etc., as directed.
• Assists in the preparation of other required attendance reports.
• Assists Teacher in conducting at least two (2) home visits and two (2) parent teacher conferences per family each operating year when necessary.
• Participates in all workshops, pre-service and in-service trainings, seminars, etc., as required.
• Participates in an individualized professional development plan.
• Ensures that children are safely buckled in child restraint systems while traveling on the bus.
• Ensures that children stay seated and are supervised while in transit.
• Ensures that children are escorted from the bus to a guardian safely.
• Assist in increasing in-kind services and donations each year.
• Such other duties as are assigned within state and federal guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

NECESSARY (entry requirements):

• Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) or a state awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, or Enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree, or Enrolled in a child development associate (CDA) credential program to be completed within two years.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.
• Able to attend overnight meetings.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a SLED/FBI criminal background check
• Must be able to pass a Central Registry Check.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.
• Must be able to pass a Staff Health Assessment for Caring for Children
• Must have a Tuberculosis Certification.

DESIRABLE:

• Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education and one (1) year experience in working with low-income pre-school children or in a child development center.
• Working knowledge (at least one (1) year experience) of the guidelines and regulations governing operation of a Head Start Center.

MOBILITY:

• Upward-Teacher.
• Lateral-Cafeteria Supervisor.
• Downward-Cook.