Head Start Child Development Assistant

Bilingual Head Start Child Development Assistant Division:
Office of Early Learning Grade: G15-H Department:
Head Start Work Day: 190

Reports To:

Director of Early Learning FLSA Status:
Non Exempt Job Class: 433C Group:
Classified Position Summary

The job of HS Child Development Assistant (Paraprofessional) is to provide a well‑organized, smoothly functioning learning environment in which three‑year‑old students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials. Assistants may be assigned to work in classrooms, offices, a media center, one‑on‑one, groups, or other environments.

• Child Development Associate (CDA), Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) in early childhood education, or equivalent coursework in early childhood education; or
• Enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate early childhood education degree, or a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age (except for individuals who hold an associate degree or higher early childhood teaching credential).

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint, Background Clearance, Sex Offender Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license or State  reliable transportation.
• Employment Health Examination.

• Experience working with children under age five and their families.

• Provide effective and nurturing adult‑child interactions and assist with planning and implementing learning experiences, using assessment data to promote children’s progress; operate standard office equipment and prepare accurate records; adhere to safety practices and procedures; administer first aid and prescribed medications; apply physical restraint practices; promote activities and events.
• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios; read manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and present information to others; understand multi‑step written and oral instructions; apply concepts of grammar, punctuation, child development stages, learning styles, and classroom technology.
• Communicate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality; set priorities; work as part of a team; adapt to changing work priorities; handle frequent interruptions; work extended hours when required.

• Administer assessments as directed by the teacher (e.g., achievement tests, diagnostics, physical coordination exercises).
• Assist students with lesson assignments, art activities, playground activities, toilet training/diaper changes, and hygiene.
• Implement activities assigned by the teacher (e.g., independent study, enrichment work, remedial tasks).
• Maintain classroom equipment, supplies, and learning aids, ensuring availability and safety.
• Monitor individual and/or groups of students in classrooms, playgrounds, field trips, libraries, lunchrooms, restrooms, bus loading/unloading, and other settings.
• Perform duties with other department workers as assigned (e.g., parent communication, sensory breaks, behavior management, bus pick‑up).
• Report observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g., accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, rule violations).
• Respond to emergency situations (injured student, fights, etc.) and direct to appropriate personnel.
• Serve as a mandated reporter for classroom and home‑visit situations.
• Support classroom teachers in implementing appropriate behavior, curriculum, and teaching methodologies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Vision:
Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing:
Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.

Speech:
Ability to be understood in face‑to‑face communications and over the telephone or computer.

Upper Body Mobility:
Ability to grasp, manipulate small objects, extend arms, lift objects, and perform tasks requiring wrist and elbow movement.

Strength:
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry objects weighing…