Early Childhood Education Assistant

4 weeks ago

Fort Scott, Kansas, United States SEK-CAP Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Assistant Teacher to join our team at SEK-CAP, Inc. This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in implementing an early childhood education program that provides quality and developmentally appropriate services to children and families.
  • Support the Lead Teacher in providing full services to assigned families, under the direct supervision of the Lead Teacher.
  • Team with center staff to provide an inviting and nurturing learning environment for children, families, volunteers, and staff.
  • Individualize teaching to enable children to attain key curriculum and social/emotional goals with the assistance of parents or primary caregivers.
  • Recruit, train, and encourage parent and community volunteers' participation at the center and document volunteer hours to fulfill federal match requirements.
  • Ensure parents/primary caregivers are informed of all policies included in the Parent Handbook.
  • Team with parents to schedule all health appointments; identify children and families with nutritional problems; post children's allergies in the kitchen and inform staff of all children's allergies.
  • Carry out all classroom and playground duties as assigned.
  • Perform bus monitor duties as needed.
  • Be a role model for the children before, during meals and at clean up time.
  • Promote and model excellence in daily program operations that support the provision of quality services for children and families, and a learning environment where all staff can thrive.
  • Obtain and share knowledge of theories and techniques for adult education and Early Childhood development.
  • Maintain dependable, punctual attendance.
  • Assist in setting-up a developmentally appropriate classroom based on Head Start Performance Standards-using Frog Street, Second Step, PBS (Positive Behavior Support) and other curricula provided by program.
  • Responsible to ensure completion of data entry in Agency approved Data System
  • Travel within agency area with occasional out of area trips for training.
  • Assist with developmental and social emotional screenings and observe the developmental level of each child making appropriate referrals if needed.
  • Be knowledgeable of Performance Standards, Policies and Procedures, Positive Behavior Support (PBS), ASQ-3, ASQ:SE, Frog Street, Second Step.
  • Participate in Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), and/or Person-Centered Plan (PCP) meetings as needed for children with special needs while taking the role of resource person and parent advocate.
  • Assist with informing parents of child's progress at parent conferences and/or home visits or upon request of parent.
  • Utilize Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies to prevent and defuse challenging behavior.
  • Comply with Head Start Performance Standards.
  • Respect and support cultural differences and diverse family structures.
  • Demonstrate good work habits such as arriving on time and adhering to appropriate break times.
  • Attend mandatory In-Service trainings and staff meetings.
  • Responsibility to report any suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate authority.
  • Advocate for SEK-CAP, Inc. in the community.
  • Maintain and assure confidentiality and privacy of SEK-CAP, Inc. customers.
  • Uphold and promote the core values and mission statement of SEK-CAP, Inc.
  • Support management decisions both in actions and words.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Basic operation skills of general office equipment such as photocopiers, faxes, and phone systems.
  • Superior interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible.
  • Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public and to communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in writing.
  • Resourceful and well-organized self-starter, needing minimal supervision.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with co-workers, community partners, and customers.
  • Ability to learn and adapt.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards/State Licensing requirements.
  • Knowledge of area resources.
Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
Work Schedule
  • Monday to Friday
Work Location

In person

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