Early Head Start Center Assistant Part-Time

Position Title: Early Head Start Center Assistant

Reports To: Education Supervisor / Director of Operations

Classification: Part Time / Part Year / Non - Exempt

Required Education and Experience:
Previous experience working with young children desired. High School Diploma or GED required; Child Development Associates Credential, awarded by the Council of Professional Development preferred.
Must pass pre-employment TB test. Be certified in Child and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Summary/Objective: The Center Assistant completes the listed tasks. All tasks are considered essential except those identified as non-essential.

Essential Functions:

• Assists teacher with classroom activities as requested.
• Respects and promotes the unique identity of each child and family, and refrains from stereotyping based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability.
• Always maintains confidentiality about job-related information about children, families, and staff members.
• Attends all scheduled staff meetings for position held.
• Ensures compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Completes documentation as required.
• Attends skills training as required by the Early Education Services Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Early Education Services Director.