Head Start Center Assistant

About the role

Part-time, part-year, non-exempt position. Reports to the Education Supervisor / Director of Operations.

Responsibilities

• Rides the bus to/from Centers.
• Assists children getting on and off bus when necessary.
• Ensures children are secured in appropriate child safety restraints while on the bus.
• Engages the children in songs, finger-plays, stories, conversations, etc. while on the bus to encourage the development of literacy and language skills.
• Assists bus driver in conducting an emergency bus evacuation drill monthly.
• Assists bus driver in conducting pre- and post-trip inspection of the passenger compartment.
• Prepares and serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily, cleaning up as needed after meal service.
• Ensures sanitation procedures are always followed when preparing and serving food and during clean-up.
• Assists teacher with classroom activities as requested.
• Respects and promotes the unique identity of each child and family, and refrains from stereotyping based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability.
• Always maintains confidentiality regarding job-related information about children, families, and staff members.
• Attends all scheduled staff meetings for position held.
• Ensures compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Completes documentation as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Early Education Services Director.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with young children desired.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Child Development Associates Credential, awarded by the Council of Professional Development preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment TB test.
• Be certified in Child and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid.