Child Care Support Wkr - PT

Job Location:

Manchester HS EHS - Manchester, TN, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $14.42 - $17.79

Hourly

Introduction:
The employee works under the supervision of the Center Supervisor. The employee may be called to perform duties to include assisting in the classroom, recruiting and clerical work. If in the classroom, the employee will assist in managing the classroom in such a way so that all areas reflecting Early Childhood Development Practices are adequately met. The employee will encourage children to: initiate activities, solve problems, explore, experiment, question and learn by doing.

The employee will assist with implementing the revised Performance Standards 45 CFR 1304.20 and 1304.21. The employee will also assist in the implementation of family style service of meals, as well as the modification of menus according to the special dietary needs of children. The employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, foul odors and other factors due to the breakdown of some equipment or systems.

. The employee shall adhere to the National Smoke Free Environment Policy Public Law 103-227, Pro-Children Act of 2001 42 U.S.C. 7181 through 7184 and TN Licensure Rule .

• Assist with implementing the Creative Curriculum and the Head Start Child Outcomes Framework to create a developmentally appropriate learning environment for all children.
• Assist with implementing completed lesson plans that reflect planning for individuals, small and large groups including IEP/IFSP goals and objectives as needed.

• Follow the balanced daily schedule of child initiated and adult directed activities.
• Follow State Licensing Regulations, Head Start Performance Standards and agency policies and procedures.

• Ensure sanitation, hygiene procedures and health practices are strictly adhered to daily and assist in the daily maintenance of the classroom utilizing the center cleaning plan.
• Assist in following established lesson plan.
• Participate actively in family style dining and familiarity of the mealtime supervision plan.
• Assist in securing In-kind contributions, volunteer time, and community support.

• Ability to assist in other positions as needed.

• Regular attendance and timely arrival to assigned work site.
• Submit accurate employee time and mileage reports according to program calendar.

• Respect all children and families' cultural diversity.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and parents.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with center staff.

• Complete daily health checks and follow-up documentation when full-time teaching staff is unavailable.
• Support any modifications that are made to include children with special needs.
• Complete and submit accident reports in the required time frame when full-time teaching staff is unavailable.
• Assist with preparing bottles and/or meals when full time nutrition staff is not available.

• Ability to promote a positive and encouraging work environment.
• Maintain communication with center staff.

• Provide staff with scheduled breaks throughout the day.
• Mentor substitutes and volunteers.
• Assist with monitoring classroom and playground for health and safety concerns
• Participate in Team Building Activities
• Assist in the compilation and completion of Self-Assessment/Community Assessment and participate in the analysis of data for training and planning purposes.

• Answer the phone and communicate with families in a polite, friendly manner, take messages and assist with questions accordingly.
• Greet families upon entry and exit of the center.
• As…