*Essential Functions: A passion for working with children and families.
A commitment to continuous learning and being part of a team.
A desire to help others overcome barriers to success and teach children skills that build resiliency and self-regulation.
The successful candidate will:*
* Use developmentally appropriate, effective teaching practices that align with the NAEYC code of ethical conduct and demonstrate an understanding of child development for children aged birth to five.
* Work with teachers to implement educational programming to enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of the children in your care.
* Work with teacher to complete documented lesson plans and implement the Creative Curriculum for Preschoolers, Infants, Toddler or Twos with fidelity.
* Assist in conducting developmental screenings and assessments of children.
* Align assessment, observations, and lesson plans to the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five.
* Review and understand STEPS School Readiness Goals and intentionally focus on achieving them.
* With the teacher, guide and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom.
* Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require flexibility and changes to meet the needs of the children.
* Eat with and assist children in the development of social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
* Guide acquisition of social skills through modeling appropriate interactions, behaviors, and language.
* Assist in providing and maintaining a safe and healthy developmentally appropriate environment.
* Understand the CLASS observation tool and best practices for adult child interactions and instructional support.
Meet minimum CLASS score thresholds.
* Actively participate in monitoring and feedback sessions.
* Be open and receptive to change and personal growth.
* Teaching assistants will provide nutritional educational materials to parents and plan and implement at least one food experiences monthly.
If it is developmentally appropriate teaching assistants will bottle feed infants and assist with feeding semi-solids.
* Teaching assistants will ensure diapers are changed at a maximum of every two hours, children are not left in soiled clothing, and when developmentally appropriate they will assist with potty training and other self-care routines to include hand washing, teeth brushing, and dressing.
* Assist the Site Administrator in creating an atmosphere in the center that is welcoming to parents and families.
* Assist Site Administrator by being flexible and ensuring coverage in all classrooms to maintain compliance with VDOE Licensing Standards and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
* Act as a mandated reporter and follows STEPS procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.
* Follows all policies and procedures in STEPS Head Start Operations Manual for Staff.
* Provide nurturing, responsive practices in a safe environment for all children in their care by adhering to all safety practices.
* Other job duties as assigned.
This is a 10 month contract position.
Staff will work 40 hours per week and receive full-time benefits to include paid time off, paid holidays, health insurance, dental/vision and life insurance.
On the job training is available.
*Additional Requirements: *Valid Virginia Operator’s License and/or reliable transportation.
Must pass drug screen (including marijuana), criminal background screening including criminal, sex offender and child protective services.
Obtain/maintain a certification in First Aid and CPR for infants and children.
Able to move with ease and lift 50 pounds.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $13.
50 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Grade levels:
* Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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