Head Start Center Assistant

Position Description

Position Title: Head Start Center Assistant

Reports To: Education Supervisor / Director of Operations

Classification: Full Time / Part Year / Non-Exempt

Status: Hourly

Range: $13.75 - $15.00 per hour

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 Head Start Bus/Classroom Assistant completes the listed tasks. All tasks are considered essential except those identified as non-essential.

Essential Functions:

• Rides the bus to/from Centers. Assists children getting on and off bus when necessary.

• Ensures children are secured in appropriate child safety restraints while on the bus.

• Engages the children in songs, finger-plays, stories, conversations, etc.

• While on the bus to encourage the development of literacy and language skills.

• Assists bus driver in conducting an emergency bus evacuation drill monthly.

• Assists bus driver in conducting pre- and post-trip inspection of the passenger compartment. Prepares and serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily, cleaning up as needed after meal service.

• Ensures sanitation procedures are always followed when preparing and serving food and during clean-up.

• 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 regarding 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.

• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Early Education Services Director.