Substitute - Head Start Instructional Assistant
Substitute - Head Start Instructional Assistant
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Substitute Instructional Assistant for Head Start/Preschool
Williamstown Independent Schools
Job Description Head Start and/or Preschool Instructional Assistant
TITLE: Instructional Assistant
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED. Prior experience working with young children in an early childhood setting (Head Start preschool licensed daycare) is preferred. Successful completion of CDA or equivalent coursework must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
REPORTS TO: Head Start/Preschool Director
JOB GOALS: Assists the classroom teacher in planning and carrying out individual and group activities to meet the social emotional physical and academic needs of 3 and 4yearold children. Promote school readiness by inspiring children to become lifelong learners problem solvers and creative thinkers. Work to create and maintain an environment of positive interactions and support where children and their families have opportunities for optimal development learning and success. Serve as a bus monitor to ensure the safety of students to and from school as needed.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists the teacher with planning and implementation of lessons.
- Assists with data collection/input and reporting including but not limited to: assessments intervention data progress monitoring screenings TS GOLD documentation COS input documentation of drills and inspections parent contacts attendance collecting health documents parent/teacher conferences and home visits and other requested documentation.
- Strictly adheres to regulations program policies and program procedures.
- Helps the teacher plan organize and facilitate family engagement opportunities for families whose children are enrolled in their classroom.
- Ensures childstaff ratio is maintained at all times.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary environment in the classroom and all extensions of the classroom (kitchen breakroom etc).
- Changes diapers/pullups and assists children with toileting.
- Completes weekly lice checks for children in the classrooms.
- Actively supervises and monitors children at all times across all school settings and responds appropriately to crisis or emergency situations that may occur.
- Works to establish and maintain a positive classroom and school climate.
- Guides the behavior of children in positive and effective ways (in accordance with state/federal laws CLASS the Pyramid Model TPOT Star rating requirements etc).
- Releases children only to authorized adults.
- Maintains confidentiality in regards to staff students and families.
- All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to confidentiality policies and legal requirements.
- Works contracted hours and days. Starts and ends daily schedule at the appointed times. Maintains good attendance.
- Prepares the classroom environment and materials to support developmentally appropriate lessons and learning experiences.
- Reports suspected/known child abuse.
- Attends and actively participates in meetings training and professional development in their entirety.
- Engages in ongoing selfassessment learning and development.
- Assists with inventory and care of equipment and supplies.
- Provides an inclusive learning environment for all children.
- Assists with meals/snacks in accordance with program district state and federal requirements.
- Administering screenings and assessments.
- Assists students by modeling appropriate behaviors and providing emotional support through nurturing interactions.
- Confers as needed with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
- Assures the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
- Communicates and maintains effective relationships with students parents staff and the Public.
- Performs routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
- Inspects playgrounds prior to use by children and reports any concerns to the Head Start/Preschool secretary.
- Adheres to the appropriate code of ethics.
- Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned. Such duties may be assigned by the teacher Director program managers or Superintendent.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment for this position.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Safety practices related to early childhood.
- Correct English usage grammar spelling punctuation and vocabulary.
- Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems in accordance with school district state and federal requirements.
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds economic status cultures religions professional roles and personalities.
- Ability to sit kneel bend and reach.
- Ability to go up and down steps and ramps.
- Ability to run and walk quickly for short distances as needed to keep children safe.
- Ability to lift up to approximately 50 pounds.
- Ability to learn and use program related technology.
- Ability to remain calm and demonstrate patience.
- Ability to follow directions.
Employment Type
Full-Time
