Classroom Assistant (Early Head Start)

Job Responsibilities

• 1. Assist the Team Leader and the Family Services Teacher in the following duties in accordance with Head Start /USDA requirements: o Assist in implementing classroom activities and preparation of materials and supplies. o Assist in administering developmental assessments and health screenings for all children. o Implement, support, and promote policies and procedures for Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Guidance and Active Supervision. o Conduct child observations and input data as assigned. o Document all contact directly received from parents. Assist with written and electronic documentation of the provision of education and special services as assigned. o Assist with the scheduling of parent teacher conferences and home visits and participate in the conferences/visits as assigned. o Provide assistance to classroom volunteers and parents to help them feel comfortable and successful in the classroom by providing guidance and direction to them during the classroom session. o Use practices that value cultural backgrounds, special needs, and developmentally appropriate practices. 2. Maintain a safe, healthy and sanitary environment ensuring that children are supervised at all times; respond quickly to crisis or emergency situations that may occur; provide first aid, CPR, and access emergency services as needed. 3. Be committed to applying EPIC’s Core values to daily work by maintaining professionalism, accountability,consistency with program standards, and promptly reporting observed concerns through appropriatechannels and following our Speak Up, Speak Out guidelines. 4. Proactively generate and document in-kind contributions. 5. Actively participate in professional development/coaching to improve student learning and performance. 6. Actively participate in center family nights, parent meetings, staff meetings, professional development opportunities and all relevant center activities.

Working Conditions/Physical/ Mental Abilities and Processes

Qualifications

• 1. Must be at least 18 years of age. 2. HS/GED Required. 3. Valid Washington State Driver’s License & Auto insurance 4. Washington State ECE Initial Certificate and the Infant/Toddler State Short Certificate or equivalent Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) in the correct setting. 5. One year classroom work experience with Infant/Toddler or preschool children. 6. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. 7. Demonstrated ability to work closely with other team members, ability to grasp a team-centered approach to delivery of services for children and families.

Preferred Qualifications

• AA in Early Childhood Education