Classroom Support Advocate
Summary Purpose for the Position Support and advocate for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the educations services component in keeping with PathStone Policies and Procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, and state and local licensing regulations. Must have current physical exam, mantoux tuberculosis screening, and clearances.
Requirements (Education, Experience, Certification, Knowledge, Skill) Associates degree in Early Childhood Education OR Associates degree in Elementary Education/related field with a minimum of 18 credit hours in Early Childhood Education and two years’ experience in working with infants, toddler, preschool age children Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills Must demonstrate ability to work with a culturally diverse population Must demonstrate ability to have knowledge in infant, toddler and preschool development Bilingual (If applicable with programs that serve bilingual children and families) Must have current physical exam, mantoux tuberculosis screening, and clearances
Position Responsibilities Provide support and advocacy in the implementation of the education programming Advocate and support all education staff, be the liaison for the educations staff to address questions, concerns, needs and recommendations Support an all-inclusive learning and work place environment regardless of race, disability, gender, language, age and cultural differences Assist and collaborate with daily center operations and activities of all staff and children, including staff schedules to ensure mandated ratios are met; step in as classroom teacher as needed Ensure parent participation through maintenance of an Open-Door policy Ensure that education staff welcome and engage parents and community volunteers in appropriate activities with the children Support data entry in education services Observe and provide feedback to classroom staff to ensure best practices Implement School Readiness Plan Participate in Family Advocacy meetings sharing knowledge of child. Complete and document assigned follow-up from Family Advocacy meetings on appropriate form Provide required monthly reports to Supervisor Attend and participate in Pre-Service and In-Service training Adhere to established Work Plan and update as necessary or directed by Supervisor Adhere to PathStone’s Standards of Conduct Assist in the physical maintenance and care of center facility such as sweeping, mopping, sanitizing and garbage disposal Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned
Working Conditions/Environment Office setting. Must work flexible hours (some evening/week-end) Occasional travel (some overnight). Must be able to work with cleaning products such as bleach and disinfectants Moderate exposure to disease agents Includes outdoor work Position must frequently bend and lift up to 60 pounds
Transportation Requirement Position requires automobile, driver’s license and insurance
Last Updated: 07/08/2021 Replaces: N/A Approved: Juana Molina Llanos, HR Administrator