Job Description

WARE     $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS    TEMPORARY PART TIME POSITION

Head Start Education Support

POSITION SUMMARY

In cooperation with Lead Teacher, maintain 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. Work with parents and community members to implement School Readiness goals

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Commitment to quality early care and education.
Complete and maintain EEC Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR)
Obtain and maintain CPR and Emergency Pediatric First Aid certification according to EEC regulations.
Maintain and practice current knowledge of the Head Start Program Performance Standards, EEC Regulations, and NAEYC criterion, if applicable.
Ensure the appropriate supervision of children, including implementation of protocols for the care of young children.
Ensure healthy and safe environments for young children.
Provide support with completion of weekly curriculum and child anecdotal records.
Engage with families.
Work with program and community specialists to implement goals through program?s case management system.
Follow HS & ELP Standard of Conduct.
Adhere to agency confidentiality polices.
Maintain good in-house relationships with all other staff members.
This does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be adjusted to meet the operational needs of the agency.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

At least 21 years of age.
EEC Teacher Certification

SKILLS REQUIRED

Basic computer skills: using a mouse, email, Microsoft office.
Excellent verbal (in-person and phone) and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Understanding of data capture and tracking methods.
Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic diversity and the needs of individuals with lower incomes.

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.

Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs.
Must be able to engage in activities that include bending, floor activities, and lifting young children 6 weeks to 5 years of age.
The noise level in the classroom is lively.
The work environment is primarily an indoor classroom environment, with daily exposure to outdoor weather.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Must have the ability to drive a personal vehicle and program vehicles, as needed.

How To Apply

Please go to https://www.communityaction.us/job-openings for full job description and to apply. Please let them know you heard about this opportunity from the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center.