MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have no criminal record or criminal charges pending
- Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation with liability insurance
- Must be able to speak read and write English
- Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
- Must have a clear TB and physical examination before the first day of employment
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Must have a Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) for Infants and Toddler Caregivers
- Must have 3 years experience (with infants and toddlers)
- Must have computer skills Microsoft Windows environment and Office suite
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Be Bilingual able or willing to learn to speak read and write English and Spanish
- Be a resident of Cameron or Willacy County
- Be a person sensitive to the needs of the poor and disadvantaged
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This person will be responsible for the assigned Early Head Start classroom.
- Responsible for the overall operation and management of the classroom.
- Must work in a team teaching and ensure that all curriculum activities and program Performance Standards are implemented in the classroom.
- Responsible for the operation and management of the classroom.
- Responsible for the proper nutrition of all children.
- Assist in the formulation and maintenance of records of individual children in the classroom.
- Responsible for the care of classroom equipment materials and supplies.
- Responsible for daily/weekly classroom lesson plan.
- Will ensure that all screening activities are conducted and follow-up is completed.
- Designs Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as needed.
- When necessary you will be expected to attend staff training through pre-service and in-service workshops as well as out-of-town conferences.
- Supports the efforts of Head Start families in the enhancement of their childrens healthy well-being and academic success
- Performs any other duties assigned bythe supervisor relative to program operations
- Works on weekends holidays and/or evenings on special assigned projects and/or tasks on request of the Executive/Head Start Director
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Averages three hours of sitting three hours of standing and two hours of walking in a usual workday
- Requires employees to crawl and twist in performing duties occasionally
- Needs to carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Uses lower extremities frequently in simple/firm movement and balancing
- Maintains head/neck continuously in flexing movements and occasionally in static position & rotational/extension movements
- Needs appropriate or corrected vision requires the ability to judge distance and space relationships uses peripheral vision while eyes are fixed uses eye adjustment in doing near point work and requires the ability to identify and distinguish colors
- Does frequent speaking/hearing tasks with staff co-workers parents and supervisors
- Performs work area surveys to prevent injuries or accidents
- Exposure to indifferent outdoor weather conditions (cold heat sun rain etc.)
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Accepts responsibility for the direction control and/or planning of job-related activities
- Communicates and works effectively with parents community staff and immediate supervisor
- Works on repetitive duties according to set procedures with precision and thoroughness
- Performs a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
- Maintains confidentiality and avoids gossip
- Works in stressful situations
- Maintains equipment in good working order