Qureos Mentor

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 a Job Summary
 
 
 
 To work as a team member and be responsible for assisting teacher(s) to prepare and implement all classroom duties. Works with the teacher(s) to ensure developmentally appropriate experiences for all Head Start children.
 
 
 
 b Specific Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Essential Functions
 
 
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 Assists in planning and providing training for parents in child development to reinforce learning activities in the home and identify the children with special needs.
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 Assists in the annual review of the Education Plan that details the philosophy, objectives and strategies of the program.
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 Conducts and documents ongoing assessments of each child's growth and development through the use of observation, parental input, developmental screening, etc.
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 Ensures all potential sources of danger that have a chance of causing injury or harm to humans are kept out of the reach of children.
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 Maintains a clean, safe and emotionally supportive environment that is conducive to learning and is centered on the needs and abilities of the children.
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 Meets regularly (weekly, etc.) with the teacher to determine the needs of the classroom.
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 Participates in team teaching, staff meetings, conferences, institutions of higher learning, etc. to enhance professional development.
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 Periodically conducts conferences with the teacher(s) and parents to discuss the child's development and to involve them in program planning.
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 Provides assistance to the assigned teacher(s) to focus on child development techniques, safety practices and principles while establishing a warm and friendly atmosphere.
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 Provides classroom data to assist in writing the monthly report.
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 Uses physical dexterity to push, pull, carry, climb, balance and kneel to assist and perform activities with children.
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 Works with the teacher to prepare and implement the daily lesson plans and ensures a high level of interaction with children.
 
 
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 Non-Essential Functions
 
 
 
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 Assists in writing Individual Education Plans as needed.
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 As assigned, assists in planning and providing in-service training and job related workshops for teachers.
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 Performs other related duties as assigned.
 
 
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 c Required Job Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Must have an Associate's (or higher) degree program in Early Childhood Education.
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 Sensitivity to children and their families.
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 Ability to clearly relate the program to families, communities and its resources.
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 Good dexterity with ability to lift 40 pounds, push, pull, carry, climb, balance and kneel to assist and perform activities with children.
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 Flexible to changing demands of the program.
 
 
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 Additional Requirements/Conditions Of Employment
 
 
 
 Successful results of pre and continued employment assessments including fingerprinting, drug testing, medical examinations and background check(s).
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