Assistant Head Start

Pay Grade: 723 (Min $15.23 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 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:

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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