- To assist the teacher in providing a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children, while they are in the Head Start environment (classroom, outdoor play area, and field trips).
- To assist in the promotion of social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children relative to the Creative Curriculum, Head Start Performance Standards/Domains and Licensing guidelines.
- To encourage parental involvement in all aspects of the program
- To assist in the development of individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress and facilitate transition into kindergarten.
Requirements
- Head Start teaching assistants nationwide in center-based programs have:
1) At least a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential;
2) Enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree; or
3) Enrolled in a child development associate credential program to be completed within two years.
- Certificate/transcripts will be required to validate ECE coursework or related classes.
- Prefer demonstrated classroom ability, typically one-year full-time preschool classroom experience or equivalent.
- Knowledge of typical behaviors/expectations of three and four-year-old children usually gained through a minimum of one-year of relevant experience.
- Excellent communication skills, especially good listening and writing skills.
- If a licensed driver, employee must have a valid Virginia Driver's License and proof of current auto insurance where applicable.
- Employment is conditional pending immediate enrollment in Child Care Division - Criminal History Registry.
- Must present current TB/Physical at the time of employment or within 10 working days for TB test and 30 days for physical.
Benefits
Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) offers a comprehensive
benefits package for full-time employees, effective the first day of the month
following your hire date. Benefits include:
· Paid Time Off:
o Sick leave accrued at 5 hours per pay period
o 1 paid day off annually for your birthday
o 11 paid holidays, including major federal
holidays
o Official Break Pay (Spring Break, Summer Break,
and Winter Break)
· Health & Wellness:
o Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
for employees and dependents
o HRCAP covers 75% of health insurance premiums
o Coverage begins the first of the month after
hire
o Pre-tax premium deductions via Section 125 Plan
· Retirement:
o 403(b) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar
match up to 3% after one year of service
Additional details are provided in the HRCAP Employee Handbook and Summary
Plan Documents.