Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide a comprehensive Head Start experience that meets the requirements of the Head Start Performance Standards. To integrate component activities within the classroom. To empower parents and staff as team members in a comprehensive approach to child development and self-sufficiency.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Plan and implement individual and small group learning experiences for identified at-risk children.
• Work with children with identified or diagnosed challenging behaviors to increase social and emotional competency.
• Teach coping skills for successful social-emotional interactions.
• Support classroom staff in the area of behavior guidance.
• With individualized planning help children learn and use problem solving techniques.
• Act as a positive role model and encourage appropriate behavior.
• Assist the Teacher to prepare and attend parent conferences.
• Develop and maintain a Professional Development Plan.
• Assist with grantee efforts in recruitment of Head Start children.
• Support and Model United’s Behavioral Competencies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• CDA with training/experience in challenging behaviors.
• Degree in Early Childhood or ECSE preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Flexibility to move from one classroom to another and meet the needs of the room and individual children.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Computer/keyboarding skills required.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Understanding and respect for cultural diversity and participant’s right to make their own decisions.
• Demonstrated skills in problem-solving and conflict resolution strategies.
• Ability to travel in and out of nine (9) county area when required and regularly to assigned classroom locations, meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Reliable mode of transportation.
• Reliable, regular attendance.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development, integration of services and of issues faced by low-income people.
• Must have satisfactory completion of medical exam and health screenings as requested per Head Start regulations along with completion of COVID-19 Vaccination.

Please refer to Job #0822D when applying.

United Community Action Partnership is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $23.45 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: One location

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