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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Teacher collaborates with classroom and center staff to deliver quality, developmentally appropriate services for children and families. The role fosters a nurturing climate that promotes growth, learning, and positive interactions; steps in as Lead Teacher when needed; and ensures adherence to Head Start Performance Standards and state childcare guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Program Implementation & Compliance

Promote excellence and ensure daily program operations that support

quality services for children and families, while fostering a thriving environment for all staff.

Implement and maintain Policies and Procedures and Programs which

include the following: Head Start Performance Standards, KDHE Licensing, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Personnel Manual, Social/Emotional strategies, Reflective Supervision, ERSEA, APRICOT, Frog Street, Cognitive Toybox and recruitment plans to ensure compliance.

Support management decisions both in actions and words.

Other duties as assigned.

Classroom and Child Development Oversight

Obtain and share knowledge of theories and techniques regarding

Early Childhood development.

Basic care for the needs of children including but not limited to

toileting, family style meals, and daily routines.

Engage with children in ways that support their language

development, learning, and overall growth.

Demonstrate patience and understanding based on each child\'s

developmental level.

Ensure active supervision of children using indoor/outdoor zoning.

Participate in and guide children through mealtime routines,

including Family Style Meals and cafeteria transitions.

Model for staff and familys appropriate ways to engage with children

3-5 years old.

Utilize Social/Emotional strategies to prevent and reduce

challenging behavior.

Support in setting up a developmentally appropriate classroom based

on Head Start Performance Standards-using Frog Street, Social/Emotional supports and other identified strategies identified by Center Manager, Center Supervisor and Head Start Management Team as needed.

Screen and observe the developmental level of each child by making

appropriate referrals to the local Special Education Services.

Individualize teaching to enable children to attain school readiness

and social emotional goals with the assistance of families.

Fill in as Lead Teacher, when necessary.

Family and Community Engagement

Conduct two educational home visits and two parent teacher

conferences throughout the program year, if needed.

Work cooperatively with Family Services and other professionals.

Be responsible for ensuring communication between early childhood

resources and the families that we serve (Examples: Nutrition, health, and special services).

Works with Lead Teacher to ensure recruitment hours are being

achieved and any volunteer hours are documented.

Model for others appropriate ways to engage with families.

Provide information from Cognitive Toybox reports during parent

teacher conferences, home visits and/or upon request of parent.

Data Management

Responsible for completion of data entry in agency approved data

system.

Complete necessary forms and documentation relevant to program and

staff management.

Training and Professional Development

Participate in mental health clinical consultations to support

staff, enrolled children, and their families.

Attend mandatory In-Service training and staff meetings.

Be available to travel within agency area and occasional out-of-area

trips for training and professional development.

Health, Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Identify childrens nutritional needs, ensure that childrens

allergies/dietary information is located the kitchen, Classroom Support Guide and inform all necessary staff.

Assess children and help support staff and families to conduct

developmental and social emotional screenings.

Responsibility to report any suspected abuse or neglect to

appropriate authority.

Follow all emergency procedures to ensure the safety and well-being

of children and staff during drills or real incidents.

Ability to work unconventional business hours, if necessary.

Professional Expectations

Maintain regular, reliable attendance to ensure consistency and safety for children.

Collaborate with classroom staff to maintain a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment.

Demonstrate professionalism by actively advocating for SEK-CAP, Inc. within the community and serving as a strong advocate for Head Start children and families.

Respecting and supporting cultural differences and diverse family structures while maintaining strict confidentiality and privacy of all those

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