Job Description

DAYS/HOURS

Monday - Thursday, plus most Fridays

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

School Calendar Year

Classroom assignment could vary each day, depending on where the need exists.

BENEFITS

Single subscriber insurance

PAYRATE

$17.12 - $18.25 depending on education

REQUIREMENT, IF NEEDED

If needed, hired individual will be required to complete a Preschool or Infant-Toddler CDA within two years of hire.

SUMMARY

Responsible for ensuring a safe, nurturing, educational environment for program children and families to support healthy development. Embodies the Head Start mission statement, "Head Start promotes the school readiness of young children from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development", through research-based, high-quality comprehensive services.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

The Floater Teacher Assistant reports to the Education Manager or designee.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Must have regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
2. Maintain a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate learning environment.
3. Support teachers in observing and providing feedback on children.
4. Assist with the execution of lesson plans based on individual children's needs.
5. Observe and document children's activities and interactions.
6. Maintain program documentation related to health and nutrition pertaining to your assigned classroom.
7. Work and communicate effectively as part of a team environment.
8. Fulfill classroom staff responsibilities and hours in the case of staff absences, as assigned.
9. Support classroom operations including, daily practices, health and nutrition, and education requirements.
10. Plan for and implement individualization needs of children as required by child action plans, IEPs, or IFSPS.
11. Adhere to the program's Safety & Injury Prevention System including Active Supervision.
12. Participate in Creative Curriculum training or other program trainings, as assigned.
13. Obtain and/or maintain a current Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).
14. Attend meetings and program functions, as assigned.
15. Maintains positive relationships with staff, parents, program volunteers, and outside agencies.
16. Develops and maintains working relationships with peers to promote a positive work culture.
17. Participate in and provide support for the recruitment of eligible children and families to ensure continuous full enrollment.
18. Actively assist the program in reaching non-federal share/match (in kind) goals, in accordance with federal guidelines.
19. Maintains confidentiality.
20. Follows all Program, Board, and Policy Council policies, procedures, state laws and regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, and Michigan Child Care Licensing rules.
21. Provides support to other positions as required.
22. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director or designee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

1. High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
2. Child Development Associate (timeline for completion based on applicable regulations)
3. Experience and/or training working with young children
4. Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE EXPECTATIONS

1. Demonstrate the values and competencies of Professional Communication, Growth, Respect, Positive Relationships, and Accountability.
2. Maintain a motivated and positive attitude.
3. Support and inclusive work environment.
4. Ability to successfully collaborate and work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
5. Actively seek professional and self-development.
6. Maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality in all areas dealing with sensitive, protected, and confidential information.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret program policies and procedures. Ability to write per program policies and procedures.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Knowledge, skill and ability in the use of e-mail, internet, spreadsheets and word-processing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is continuously required to interact with the public, frequently must work irregular or extended hours, is directly responsible for the safety-well-being and work output of others and must meet multiple demands from several people. The employee drives while performing the duties of this job.

The employee is continuously required to interact with, children and families which will call for them to participate in physical activities i.e. jumping, hopping, moving to music, singing, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires ability to complete responsibilities which may include climbing multiple flights of stairs and functioning without air conditioning.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Adrian Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in its policies, employment practices and programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, height, weight, marital or familial status, gender, disability, or national origin.