Assistant Head Start

Assistant Head Start Teacher

Pay Grade: 723 (Min $15.00 Hourly) Work Days: 183

Primary

Purpose:

Responsible for assisting the Head Start teacher in planning and implementing the educational activities in the classroom.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent Child Development Associates Credential or Bachelor's Degree, or actively enrolled in a college or university to obtain either
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Initial TB testing as required by the Head Start performance standards prior to the first day of work Ongoing wellness screenings as required by the Head Start Performance Standards

Experience:

Some experience working with students

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist the Head Start Teacher in:
  Planning the learning experiences for the children in the classroom
• Assessing and evaluating student learning through developmentally appropriate practices; anecdotal record entries/Child Outcome records and portfolio samples
• Provide a learning environment that is developmentally appropriate
• Involve parents as volunteers and as partners in the teaching process
• Maintain updated files on each child
• Maintain discipline and management of the classroom
• Serve on Self-Assessment and Advisory committees when appropriate
• Participate in professional growth activities
• Assist with classroom housekeeping chores
• Assist children in performing self-care tasks and in daily living skills
• Participate in two home visits and two conferences for each child in the classroom
• Assist with application and registration
• Participate in daily planning sessions with the Head Start teacher
• Assist with evening parent training meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or Head Start Director

Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and Head Start; follow directives from supervisor Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor

Equipment Used:
Computer, Copier, Laminator, Voice Mail, Phone, Fax

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands:
  Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress
• Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  Work with frequent interruptions; may require lifting of up to 50 lbs.; frequent standing; stooping; bending; kneeling; pushing and pulling; frequent use of computer and repetitive hand motions

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