WESTFIELD \$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS Head Start Teacher Assistant - Preschool
Position Summary: Work with Educators to implement daily curriculum and
maintain health and safety practices in educational and bus settings,
according to Head Start, Department of Early Education and Care (EEC),
and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
regulations. Work with educators, parents, and community to implement
individualized School Readiness goals. Essential Qualifications: 18
years of age; High School Diploma or GED. Assistant must have 6-12
months of ECE related experience. Must be enrolled in Child Development
Associate (CDA) or ECE (related) degree program. CDA must be completed
within 2 years of hire date; or if selected alternatively, Associates
Degree must be completed within 5 years of hire date. Essential
Responsibilities: Demonstrate a commitment to quality early care and
education programs and sensitivity to the needs of culturally diverse
families with lower incomes. Produce documentation of physical exam,
MMR\'s and TB risk upon hire and subsequently every two years. Obtain
and maintain CPR and Emergency Pediatric First Aid certification
according to EEC regulations. Become knowledgeable of and practice the
Head Start Performance Standards, EEC Regulations, HS & ELP Service
Delivery, and NAEYC criterion, as appropriate. Demonstrate basic
computer skills, including competent use of program data system. Ensure
the appropriate supervision of children, including implementation of
program protocols for the care of young children. Engage with families
and specialists in implementing school readiness goals for children.
Perform on-site meal preparation and clean up, maintaining health and
safety standards. In coordination with teaching team, maintain safe and
healthy indoor and outdoor environments for young children. Fill in for
bus monitor as needed, completing daily passenger logs, pre and post
trip bus inspections. Cover for other classrooms as needed. Provide
child care for site Family Meetings. Attend all appropriate program
workshops and meetings. Adhere to agency confidentiality policies.
Maintain good in-house relationships with all other staff members.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work
environment described above are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is
frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, use a keyboard and climb
stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
The employee must have the ability to drive a personal vehicle and
program vehicles, as needed. Must be able to engage in activities that
include bending, floor activities, and lifting young children 2 months
to 5 years of age. The employee must have the ability to drive a
personal vehicle and program vehicles, as needed. The noise level in the
classroom and on the bus is lively. The work environment is primarily
indoors or on the bus, with daily exposure to outdoor weather.