Head Start Assistant Teacher; Boise, Idaho; Meridian, Idaho

Head Start Assistant Teacher (Boise, Idaho; Meridian, Idaho)

Assistant Teacher $17.00 to $20.00/hr doe. Anticipated opening for the  school year. Four positions available, hours range from 34 - 40 per week.
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Friends of Children and Families is a non-profit organization serving Ada and Elmore Counties specializing in services to pre‑school children and their families. As a mission‑based organization our employees positively impact children and families in our community by empowering them through early childhood education and family engagement.

• Low cost medical and vision insurance
• Free dental, short‑term disability, employee assistance program, and life insurance
• Matching 4% for a 401(k) after one year of employment
• Paid sick, personal, and bereavement leave
• Generous paid time off
• As a 501(c)(3) Non‑Profit, FOCAF qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Assists and works with the FOCAF Head Start Teacher in providing an environment and activities necessary to meet the objectives of the Head Start Children’s Services component; integrates Health, Nutrition, Transportation, Disabilities, and Family Service/Parent Involvement components as they relate directly to children and families. Acts as bus monitor when assigned.

• Assists teachers and co‑workers in developing weekly learning activities and curriculum development.
• Assists teacher in observing and documenting the developmental level of each child, relays important information to the children’s family members, and other team members.
• Assists with organization, inventory, cleaning of outside and inside classrooms, and obtains needed supplies to support curriculum.
• Creates a positive and safe environment for children by using positive communication and supervising, monitoring, and counting children at all times.
• Supports an environment with clear and consistent behavior expectations through implementation of Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions.
• Integrates health and nutritional activities into daily curriculum through consistent implementation of a variety of curriculums.
• Knowledge and understanding of Head Start performance standards and child outcome requirements.
• Demonstrates clear understanding of Children’s Services policies, Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, procedures, and guidance in Children’s Services, and implements these in program activities.
• Monitors the safety of children during routes and while loading/unloading of the bus, as well as releasing children to authorized individuals, when assigned.
• Integrates health and nutrition into daily curriculum through consistent implementation of Color Me Healthy, FOCAF Dental, FOCAF Health, Second Step Early Learners, and Talking about Touching Curriculums.
• Provides health and nutrition education activities for children, including classroom food experience, tooth brushing, and hand washing. Prepares children for physical exams and dental exams.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, trainings, reviews audio‑visual materials, and publications to remain up to date with policies and practices.
• Must be able to effectively respond, communicate with and present information to co‑workers, children, parents, and the general public.
• Must have general social skills and ability to get along well with others.
• Accurately performs multiple tasks within time constraints and changing priorities.
• Keeps immediate supervisor, and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress.
• Must prioritize and adjust to the changing demands of the position.
• Demonstrates commitment for professional development and continuous growth by actively seeking out and participating in training opportunities.
• Engages with supervisor and co‑workers on constructive and timely feedback, accepting feedback as a growth opportunity, and is open to continuous improvement for oneself and the organization.

• At a minimum, have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; or
• Are enrolled in a program leading to an Associate or Baccalaureate degree; or
• Are enrolled in a Child…