Early Head Start Assistant Teacher (Le Mars)

8 hours Monday-Friday. (8:00 AM-4:00 PM) 52 weeks per year. Eligible for benefits including IPERS. Early childhood teaching experience preferred. Duties include assisting the Team Leader/Teacher in providing an educational environment using the High Scope curriculum and working with parents and staff. Valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation required.

Requirements:

• Any of the following:
  • Associate degree in early childhood or child Care Supervision & Management.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Education w/Early Childhood Endorsement.
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for Infant and Toddler Caregivers.
• Able to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, push and pull regularly.
• Lift up to 15 pounds often; lift up to 30 pounds occasionally; lift over 30 pounds rarely.

Qualifications:

• Center-based work experience with preschool age or infant and toddler children preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable of Head Start/Early Head Start Service Plan, Procedures, Performance Standards and Iowa Licensing Regulations.
• Must be able to relate to low resource preschool children, families and staff in a positiv manner.
• Work cooperatively with Program Specialists to ensure that each Head Start/Early Head Start child and family receive the full benefits of the program.
• Maintain staff to child ratio and ensure children’s safety at all times.
• Maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for children and families.
• Assume teaching responsibilities with Team Leader/Teacher.
• Provide an educational indoor and outdoor learning environment by following the High Scope, PBIS and 2^nd Step curriculum to ensure school readiness.
• Collect anecdotal notes that are current, ongoing, factual, and objective on children and enter into the Teaching Strategies online GOLD.
• Use ongoing assessment information to improve curriculum implementation and individualize learning experiences.
• Complete required home visits with all families.
• Attend IEP/IFSP meetings.
• Chaperone on the transportation bus as needed.
• Effectively communicate with parents on an ongoing basis including face-face, newsletters, phone calls, etc. with documentation of all communication.
• Affirm the parent role as the primary educator of their child.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responsible for contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
• Be responsible for the complete operation of the center in absence of Team Leader/Teacher.
• Help in meeting in-kind requirements by HS/EHS Standards.
• Be willing and able to substitute in other HS/EHS classrooms/centers and on the bus as needed.
• Follow cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and sanitary classroom and office.
• Attend at minimum 15 hours of trainings for professional development requirements.
• Able to work flexible hours without direct supervisions, including some evenings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Conditions of Employment:

• Submit to the Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records Check prior to employment and every two (2) years thereafter.
• Submit to FBI National Fingerprint Criminal History Check prior to hire and every four (4) years thereafter.
• Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check prior to employment and every two years thereafter.
• Complete a DHS Physical Exam prior to employment.
• Complete a Tuberculosis Screening or Assessment prior to employment.
• Complete mandatory reporter training within 90 days and every 3 years thereafter.
• Adhere to HS/EHS Standards of Conduct.
• Sign and maintain required confidentiality statement.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation.
• Attend required in-services, trainings, orientations and meetings.
• Must be able to complete job duties as described with reasonable accommodations.