Head Start Education assistant

Assist Education Manger 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.

Assist Education Manager and work 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 and coaching. 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.

• 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…