Head Start Education assistant

Head Start Education Assistant

Assist Education Manager in working with center staff and others to provide training opportunities. This individual must be able to work in conjunction with center staff and Managers to provide high quality Head Start training. This position will assist with communication between center staff, Managers, and Professional Development Head to identify and address any training needs. Communication requirements include the ability to readily disseminate information to appropriate parties to acquire and increase the knowledge and skills needed for staff to demonstrate high competence as outlined in their job description.

To accomplish this goal, staff must display sensitivity to and knowledge of the community's cultural differences and issues. All Head Start shall agree to abide by the program's standards of conduct introduced during pre-service and/or orientation. Employee orientation, pre-service and in-service training are provided in order to assist staff and volunteers in acquiring or increasing the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill their job responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for the provision of quality services that meet or exceed performance standards and licensing requirements.
• Advice the Head Start Director and appropriate senior staff or training, staff development and/or management strategies that need to be implemented to increase the effectiveness of service delivery of the Head Start system.
• Know and understand all Head Start Performance Standards, Licensing Standards, policies and related state requirements for childcare licensing and state pre-k guidelines in order to interpret rules, educate staff and families and implement appropriate facets of programs.
• Assist in planning, developing, and overseeing training services that are responsive to the unique educational and training needs of staff that will effectively meet the needs of Head Start staff to enhance the educational components and assure the effectiveness of staff.
• Assist in guiding staff in receiving required trainings to meet requirements set to obtain a CDA. CDA is a baseline credential for early childhood staff and encourage staff to continue beyond.
• Assist Program Trainer in working with Program Managers, Monitors, and other management staff in the development of delivery of training.
• Complete classroom observations, as needed, to better assist teaching staff in classroom management and effective teaching strategies
• Assist in educating center and partner staff on all school readiness goals to include, educating children and families to be school ready.
• Must be willing to familiarize oneself with the CLASS Observation Tool, demonstrate competence of the CLASS Observation Tool by completing the CLASS Reliability Exam.
• Provide ongoing coaching to teaching staff utilizing the Practice Based Coaching system.
• Assure confidentiality of education related information for staff.
• Must be aware of the legal and professional responsibilities with regard to reporting suspected child abuse and neglect by parents, staff members, and others, in accordance with the provisions of Federal, State, or local law and local policies and procedures.
• Ensure time sheets are submitted accurately and timely on a bi-weekly basis.
• Ensure any on-the-job accidents are reported immediately and followed-up with appropriate forms.
• Report any suspected fraud and abuse to the direct supervisor or SPCAA Fraud and Abuse Officer.
• Review "Opportunities for Improvement" as outlined in staff evaluations for needed individual and staff training opportunities.
• Coordinate with other program managers to ensure quality integration of all content areas.
• Assure accurate and appropriate records/documentation are developed and maintained. Utilize monitoring system and Child Plus to document and track staff progress according to staff development improvement plans.
• Complete classroom observations, as needed, to better assist teaching staff in classroom management and effective teaching strategies
• Staff must be willing to familiarize herself/himself with all content areas, to include but not limited to:
  Health, Education, Mental Health and Disabilities, Family Services, Nutrition, and ERSEA to gain a better understanding of the Head Start Program and various training requirements.
• Attend all required meetings as requested by the Head Start Director or Regional Administrator.
• Attend Education Advisory committee and Health Advisory committee which address the educational and Health needs of children and families and staff in the Head Start Program in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Assist in educating center and partner staff on all school readiness goals to include, educating children and families to be school ready.
• Assist in preparing materials for a variety of trainings, to include but not limited to: monthly in-service trainings, CLASS trainings, Content Area Trainings, New Employee Orientation Trainings, individual staff…