Job Description
AMHERST, NORTHAMPTON $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Head Start Teacher Assistant Floater - Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI)
Job Summary:
The Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI) Support Staff will work toward implementation of program and child goals. Provide key collaboration, communication and support to facilitate delivery of special education services to children in the Head Start classroom. In cooperation with Preschool Lead Teachers, support overall classroom operations in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Department of Early Education and Care Regulations, National Association for the Education of Young Children, and MA Department of Education Frameworks. Collaborate closely with families regarding children's IEP goals and supporting progress.
Education, Experience and 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 commitment to quality early care and education with sensitivity to the needs of culturally diverse families with lower incomes. Complete and maintain EEC Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR) and Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP).
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.
Maintain and practice current knowledge of the Head Start Performance Standards, EEC Regulations, HS & ELP Service Delivery, CPPI, and NAEYC criterion, as appropriate.
Ensure the appropriate supervision of children, including implementation of protocols for the care of young children.
Ensure healthy and safe environments for young children
Ensure completion of child tracking
Provide individualized and one to one child support, as needed
Provide one to one child support
Ensure program is meeting IGSS and IEP goals
Maintain good communication with HSELP and CPPI specialists
Engage with families in creating school readiness goals for children
Work with program and community specialists to implement goals through program's case management system
Fill in for bus monitor as needed, completing daily passenger logs, pre and post trip bus inspections.
Cover for classrooms as needed.
Follow HS & ELP Standard of Conduct.
Attend all appropriate program workshops and meetings, including site Family Meetings.
Adhere to agency confidentiality polices.
Maintain good in-house relationships with all other staff members.
This list of responsibilities is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the operational needs of the agency.
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.
How To Apply
To apply please go to https://www.communityaction.us/job-openings for full job description and information regarding benefits. Please let them know you heard about this opportunity from the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center.
