Early Head Start Floater

Job Responsibilities Summary Carry out the mission statement of BRAD Child Development Programs:
Close the achievement gap by focusing on positive child and family outcomes; resulting in a better future for children, families and communities. Instruct children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for later success in life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)

Education:

• Improve school readiness for children in literacy and math with classroom experiences that enrich social, cognitive, physical and emotional development utilizing
• Maintain an environment that allows children to explore and learn by helping to carry out lesson plans and create meaningful experiences
• Use provided professional development opportunities to grow professionally
• Participate in cross-training initiatives for various roles to promote a well-rounded understanding of departmental functions.

Health & Safety:

• Follow Mandated Reporter protocols in an effort to protect young children from suspected neglect/abuse
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children’s health at all times
• Prioritize the safety of children using active supervision at all times
• Maintain and follow Emergency Healthcare plans for children
• Complete required protocol for health practices with and for children.
• Extend learning opportunities in small groups about health and safety
• Maintain a safe, healthy learning environment through cleaning & sanitation
• Maintain active supervision of children at all times in the classroom and on the playground

Family Services/ERSEA

• Encourage attendance and participation in Parent Meeting and Parent Engagement Activities
• Encourage parents to read at home and track lending library books
• Recruit and promote regular attendance
• Encourage healthy food habits among children
• Extend learning opportunities at meal times by engaging children in conversation

Mental Health:

• Implement trauma-informed social-emotional curriculum, Conscious Discipline, in the classroom setting
• Provide positive support in teaching practices with children and families

Professional Development:

• Complete and/or maintain all applicable certifications as required for the position
• Actively participate in center-based meetings, as applicable.
• Attend workshops and training programs to improve skills, increase awareness and enhance knowledge.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notices.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent required, Child Development Associate Credential preferred.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Computes accurate numerical reports such as mileage forms and timesheets.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills & Technology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be willing to advance computer skills as needed for the job.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current driver’s license, First Aid and CPR certification, & Health Assessment.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Skilled at reading aloud to children, using expression and emotion. Skilled at communicating and working with infants, toddlers and adults. Must be able to work flexible hours and/or overtime if necessary for after-school programs and parent meetings as needed.
• Training & Safety Culture: Flexibility to attend evening greetings or training as needed; willingness to travel for training and conferences. Completion of all required training is mandatory. Employees must consistently adhere to and support the organization’s culture of safety by following safety policies, participating in safety-related training, and contributing to a safe work environment.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with…