Early Head Start Relief - in Waco TX

Position: Early Head Start Relief - Various Locations in Waco TX
Benefits:

• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Position:
Early Head Start Relief
Job Status: Full Time
Classification: Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Site Manager
General Responsibilities:
It is the responsibility of all EOAC employees to support EOAC’s mission and goals, to respect the
confidentiality of all who come to us for information or assistance, and to personally maintain the dignity and
integrity of one who is placed in a position of public trust. We all bear the responsibility of improving the
organization, communicating openly and empowering each other to excel at our work. Maintain confidentiality
of client/agency information as required by State and Federal laws, appropriate regulations, and professional
practice
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Essential Functions:

1. Must be able to communicate effectively to individuals/groups in both verbal and written form. ex:
coworkers, customers and suppliers/vendors.
2. Ability to work with a positive and professional attitude.
3. Must consistently demonstrate and communicate EOAC’s Mission and Vision.
4. Must be able to meet the specific needs of children and work to nurture children’s physical, social and
emotional growth in a childcare setting
5. Provides consistent supervision of children at all times. Must have ability to use appropriate and positive
discipline
6. Assist in implementing the program curriculum and the Head Start Performance Standards for classrooms.
7. Provide input into the preparation of developmentally appropriate daily lesson plans, including multicultural
educational materials and activities; classroom and playground activities; family style dining at meals and
snacks, per HSPS and program policy and procedure; and individualized activities that are recorded in the
lesson plans.
8. Assist in organizing the classroom in well-developed and defined learning centers, rotating materials
routinely to create a stimulating learning environment for young children, including preparing educational,
and eye-catching displays for the room, changing and maintaining displays regularly; displays children’s
work at their level.
9. Assist in maintaining a classroom that is clean, safe and free of clutter, with learning materials labeled and
organized to make them easily assessable for use by the children; prepare the room prior to the children’s
arrival; clean and prepare the classroom for the next day.
10. Assist in documenting volunteer activities and parent input in the lesson plans. Assist with recruiting
classroom volunteers and planning activities for them to do in the classroom
11. Assist in observing children and recording observations, making appropriate referrals to the Teacher.
Assist with developmental screenings, as assigned, ensuring proper administration of screening and
accurate results. Ensure appropriate documentation is completed, according to following program
requirements and procedures.
12. Greet and politely converse with parents and children, in a pleasant and appropriate tone, ensuring a
positive home-center connection and a family partnership. Work with the Teacher to maintain ongoing
professional and appropriate communication with parents through a variety of methods (phone calls, notes,
informal conferences) and assist in preparing parent/child take-home activities. Encourage parents to
become involved in workshops, training, parent meetings, and other Head Start activities.
13. Assist in maintaining accurate records and reports and with maintaining supplies and developing lists to
replace them as assigned. Participates in all assigned center staff meetings, case management meetings,
and Head Start program meetings.
14. Reports to work at scheduled time and maintain a good attendance record. Performs duties in a timely and
professional manner. Participates in all program activities with a positive attitude and behavior.
15. Continues professional growth by participating in training and workshops/conferences self-obtained and by
the program.
16. Mandatory reporter of suspected child abuse and neglect.
17. Assures confidentiality of records and privileged information at all times.
18. Other duties as assigned.
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Competencies:

1. Facilitate children’s learning using appropriate child…