29008 Early/Head Start Corona Center Based - Floater

Essential Functions

• Classroom Teacher Aide Role:

  • Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards and the component plans; and thorough knowledge and application of Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
  • Assist in facilitating activities of the children, including: daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom.
  • Collaborate with other staff and classroom team members to maintain the function of classroom, focused on meeting the needs of children both collectively and individually.
  • Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment.
  • Assure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained and stored.
  • Assist in conducting daily health checklist and monthly environment checklist.
  • Assure that files are complete, accurate, and confidentiality is maintained.

• Family Worker Role:

  • Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Head Start Program Performance Standards in addition to local, state and other federal guidelines.
  • Assure program is in compliance with the ERSEA Protocol.
  • Monitor compliance using electronic data management systems.
  • Participate and coordinate the development and progress of family engagement activities including Family Engagement Goal Setting.
  • Assist, clarify, and communicate disability services, standards, and regulations to parent when required and/or requested.
  • Establish and maintain communication with parents to ensure opportunities for active program involvement and intervention services.
  • Maintain family service files to assure files are complete, accurate and confidentiality is maintained in accordance with agency specific requirements, local, state and federal requirements.
  • Monitor and collect data for funding streams, monthly reports and annual program information report (PIR).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of the overall direction, and evaluation of the classroom in accordance with the federal, state, locals’ requirements as well as agency policies and applicable laws.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Within 18 months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field.
• Within 18 months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification early childhood education or related field.
• Experience working with children.
• Will support families that predominantly speak Spanish or Bengali and others, may be required depending on client needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.

Preferred Qualifications

• Age-appropriate Child Development Associates (CDA) Credential.
• Family Development Credential (FDC).
• Human Services degree or related field.
• Early Childhood degree or related field.