PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provide support services to families, students, and teachers in compliance with federal Head Start Performance Standards, local Head Start Policies, and district policies. Assist campus and teachers in building strong relationships and providing excellent support to families of children in the program.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education: Certification: Two years of study at an institution of higher learning or Associates or higher degree or High School Diploma GED & meet the Districts formal academic assessment required by Every Student Succeeds Act Valid Drivers License is required
Special Knowledge and Skills: • Sufficient education to have basic skills in reading, writing, and math • Knowledge of child development • Basic knowledge of curriculum and instruction • Ability to work with children and parents • Strong communication, public relations, organizational, and interpersonal skills • Effective verbal and written communications skills • Ability to follow written and/or oral directions, interpret policy, and exercise good judgement • Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with students, parents, and school personnel • Ability to instruct small groups • Conduct home visits and appropriately interact with adults and children
WORK CONDITIONS
Tools and Equipment Used: Standard office and educational equipment, including personal computer, tablets, Smart Board, etc.
Work Environment: • Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting • Motion: Prolonged walking, repetitive hand motions • Lifting: Lifting and carrying less than 50 pounds • Environment: Work inside and outside, exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather, exposure to noise, exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, communicable diseases
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
Minimum Experience: Experience with a public school district - preferred Experience working with children aged 3-5 years - preferred This experience may be work in childcare facilities, church-related schools, day camps, youth groups, athletics, private schools, or similar experiences.
BILINGUAL MULTILINGUAL PREFERRED
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Engage in respectful, goal-oriented partnerships with families to promote student success and family well-being. Support families in using community resources that enhance family well-being and childrens learning and development. Act as a member of the comprehensive services team to problem solve potential barriers. Work in cooperation with campus staff in assessing needs of children and families for medical, dental, nutrition, social services, safety, and transportation needs. Assist families in accessing social services programs with the data from initial Life Skills Progression screening. Assist with notifying families of medical, dental, and special appointments for Head Start children and supports them in attending those appointments. Assist families with accessing transportation to agencies as needed. Maintain documentation on program forms and share information with parents as required. Make contact with parents each week, face-to-face by phone or virtually, and maintain appropriate, detailed, and accurate documentation of these contacts and all services to families. Assist families to achieve goals by building and maintaining relationships, encouraging them in developing necessary skills, and supporting goal attainment by reviewing the Life Skills Progression assessment tool and Family Partnership Agreement regularly. Promote engagement in well-being, parent-child relationships, as lifelong educators and learners in transitions and connections to peers and the community, and as advocates and leaders. Engagement may include parent committee meetings, child development and behavioral training events and workshops, parent-teacher conferences, providing input into their childs education, and volunteerism in all program options. Facilitate year-round recruitment, application, and enrollment of Head Start children and pregnant women for vacancies and/or waiting lists. Conduct home visits as needed. Attend all assigned District and Region parent engagement events, meetings, and other program-sponsored events. Assist teachers in the preparations of lessons and securing materials as needed. Demonstrate respect and accepts differences for each child and their family. Maintain a professional level of confidentiality regarding children and their families. Participate in District staff development programs. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes, including the Educator Code of Ethics. Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.