QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
Child Development Associate (CDA) or equivalent certification, or ability to obtain credential within required timeframe from date of hire
Ability to meet ALL Montana Childcare Licensing Rules and Regulations for administrative and teaching staff
Maintain a current 1st Aid and CPR certificate
Valid Drivers License and ability to be listed on company insurance for use of personal vehicle for work related purposes
Have personal vehicle and freedom to travel as required by Head Start duties and/or training
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
Experience with young children in Head Start, preschool or childcare setting preferred
Experience in working cooperatively as part of a team preferred
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Assist in the maintenance of overall classroom operations in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards
Support classroom team to ensure healthy and safe environments for children
Provide supervision, care and developmentally appropriate learning activities to preschool aged children in a classroom environment
Stay abreast of current advances in child development theories and educational techniques
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, employees, parents and others encountered in the course of work
Provide an age-appropriate learning environment that allows for individual differences
Promote and encourage a positive learning environment and nurturing teacher child interactions
Support classroom Teacher with implementation of all curricula, including Creative Curriculum, to fidelity to guide the creation of the learning environment
Assist in the planning and preparation of weekly lessons to include selection of instructional supplies and providing instruction to students
Support implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and strategies which support the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of preschool children
Establish and maintain an attractive, clean, safe and functional environment that supports equity, inclusiveness, cultural and linguistic responsiveness
Observe, document and assess the developmental level of each child to include data entry in Teaching Strategies Gold
Engage with parents, staff and professionals to obtain information that assists in creating an individualized plan for each enrolled child
Coordinate with Education and Disabilities Coordinator to incorporate Individualized Education Plan or behavior plan goals as needed
Assist Teacher to develop reports and participate in ongoing monitoring of each individual child as requested
Participate in conducting home visits and parent-teacher conferences for each child at least two times per year in accordance with HSPPS
Communicate with parents about the educational and social progress of children
Maintain health and safety of Head Start children and staff by practicing active supervision
Adhere to agency policy on positive behavior supports as stated in Head Start personnel policies
Assist in recruitment of Head Start eligible families
Work as a team to complete weekly cleaning checklists
Follow Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines during meals and food activities in the classroom
Full-time, seasonal position, working 40 hours per week, August - May. Will work 8 hours per day, Monday - Friday, on days school is in session.
$15.05 per hour and up, depending on experience. Benefits include: paid vacation, sick leave, 401K and health insurance.
To apply, submit a completed Action application (which includes Supplemental Questions, Supplementary Form, Authorization for Release of Information Form and Background Authorization) to Job Service.
Job Description and required company application materials are available by emailing glendivejsc@mt.gov or by calling 406-377-3314 x0.
