Program Assistant Substitute

Head Start Program Assistant

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? If your answer is yes then Southern Seven Health Department may have the perfect career for you. We offer a great working environment, have the highest caliber of employees, and most importantly are a "family friendly" employer.

This position is a substitute position for all Head Start sites.

• Must be at least eighteen years of age AND
• Possess a High school diploma or GED equivalent AND
• Prefer some experience working with children

• Knowledge and use of modern office practices and procedures including basic computer skills.
• Knowledge and capable of dealing with persons of diverse socio-economic, educational, and cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge and use of appropriate telephone etiquette.
• Ability to carry out detailed but basic oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal forms.
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Self-motivated, acts independently, and initiates programmatic ideas.

• Strength:
  Lift/carry up to 40 pounds on occasion and 20 pounds frequently.
• Movement:
  Sit, walk, or stand for prolonged periods of time;
  
  Lift horizontally and vertically, bend and stoop,push/pull, twist, carry, crouch, squat, kneel, reach above shoulder level;
  Hear and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone.

$15.30 to $16.80 hourly

This position’s duties vary upon the needs of the center but could involve any and all of the following: providing a safe and nurturing environment for a designated child (or children) with special needs, providing extra support in a classroom under the guidance of the Teacher, providing assistance in the kitchen, custodial or office work, or riding a Head Start bus while adhering to all safety rules and policies and procedures.

• Encourages and assists children in all personal and hygiene activities. If assigned to a specific child assists with any special medical and or feeding issues as well.
• Maintains the responsibility for ensuring the safety of child assigned to him/her in the event of a safety evacuation and/or drill.
• Works cooperatively with the Teacher and other staff using the team approach to classroom management.
• Maintains a modified appropriate daily schedule for child assigned to him/her but is flexible based upon needs of the child or children.
• Incorporates goals written in the IEP or IFPS into the daily routine. Attends therapy session (s) with assigned child as appropriate to learn different techniques to assist the child with meeting their individual goals.
• Participates in IEP/IFSP meetings when appropriate.
• Rides Head Start bus as assigned and follows all safety rules and policies and procedures.
• Observes each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and uses this information to facilitate learning and growth.
• Assures that all children are supervised at all times.
• Participates in family style meals and snacks at table with children.
• Responsible for developing a partnership with parents and caregivers in the Head Start program and encourages each parent/caregiver to take in active role in their child’s Head Start experience.
• Provides assistance in the kitchen as needed with items such as dishes and preparing and serving meals.
• Provides assistance in cleaning the center as needed with items such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and cleaning bathrooms.
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