Infant Toddler Teacher Assistant II Floater

POSITION: IT TEACHER ASSISTANT II FLOATER

REPORTS TO: CENTER DIRECTOR or HEAD TEACHER

PAY RANGE LEVEL I: N/A

PAY RANGE LEVEL II: 5.0

PAY RANGE LEVEL III: N/A

PROGRAMS: GAA WIC HS MHS CCTR

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction and general supervision of the Head Teacher or Center Director, has primary responsibility for supporting teaching staff in providing quality early childhood education experiences through a part-day center-based program for a diverse population of infants and toddlers. Participates as a member of a teaching team which implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Supports agency Family Engagement goals. Follows all Head Start Performance Standards, Agency and Program policies and procedures and other applicable Federal and State regulations to successfully accomplish Agency and Program goals and objectives. Adhere to agency confidentiality policy with respect to information and records concerning children, families and staff. Maintain professional and ethical standards in accordance with agency policy, code of conduct and legal requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS- Level II

Direct Services – Classroom (100%)

• Acts in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and Federal, State and Local regulations pertaining to the safe and healthy operation of a child care center.
• Ensures that the classroom/play yard environments meet health and safety standards established by the program and is in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Facilitates and participates in implementation of curriculum and in development of activities.
• Individualizes activities based on child’s strengths and areas of growth.
• Assists with child observations and helps maintain classroom.
• Implements Individualized Education Plans and/or Child and Family Consultant recommendations.
• Provides opportunities for children to socialize, interact and cooperate with one another.
• Supports teaching staff in providing developmentally appropriate activities and designs classroom interest areas that promote language and literacy, physical, social/emotional and cognitive growth for children which enhances overall approaches to learning.
• Models successful early childhood teaching strategies and techniques and encourages positive interactions among staff, children, parents and with community members.
• Encourages parent participation and engagement in the classroom.
• Supports teaching staff in documentation and collection of educational and classroom in-kind.
• Encourages parents of family engagement opportunities.
• Attends and participates in agency trainings, workshops, in-service and staff meetings.
• Participates in setting and achieving professional career development goals.
• Participates in professional growth opportunities including videotaping by supervisor of classroom instruction.
• Participates in supporting and attending monthly Parent Center Committee meetings as assigned.
• May assist teaching staff with translation needs when requested.
• Supports the Agency Safety Program.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Collects and submits monthly education and volunteer in-kind forms to supervisor.
• Compiles observations and work samples and update children’s portfolios.
• As needed, interprets for staff and Head Start parents, including translation at parent center committee meetings, parent trainings, conferences, medical/dental appointments and IEP meetings as needed.
• Ensures sanitation of classrooms materials and equipment.
• Supports in maintaining and updating parent bulletin boards.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Level II

• Must possess 12 CORE ECE units including 3 additional infant and toddler units, or more in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Previous experience working for a child development, social services or health related agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Bilingual/biliterate (English/Spanish, English/Hmong or English/Punjabi) and/or other language ability may be required based on program needs.
• Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compare rate, ratio and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized or not standardized situation.
• Possession of a valid drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle to transport parents as needed.
• Possession of or ability to obtain Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification within first sixty 60 days of work; must maintain current status.
• State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal record clearance before beginning work.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to diversity and understanding the needs of families from different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Effective organizational and time management
• Ability to problem-solve and be proactive.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, parents, children and members of the community.
• Ability to travel occasionally within and outside the Head Start service area.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends for parent trainings, parent center committee meetings and recruitment events.
• Ability to learn and comply with Head Start Performance Standards, Federal, State and local laws concerning the operation of child care centers.

Level II

• Must possess 12 CORE ECE units including 3 additional infant and toddler units, or more in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Previous experience working for a child development, social services or health related agency.