Educational Transport Assistant

2 weeks ago

Wadesboro, North Carolina, United States Union County Community Action Full time

Transportation Aide - School Bus Operator

UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.

Work Location- Wadesboro, Anson County, NC

Program- Head Start/Early Head Start

Reports to:
Site Manager

FSLA- Non-Exempt

SUMMARY
This role is essential in supporting program personnel to foster a high-quality educational atmosphere where each child can reach their utmost potential in social skills and cognitive development, preparing them for primary education or other child care facilities. The position involves various instructional responsibilities within the classroom to assist the lead educator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with the educator in planning and executing daily activities and programs for the classroom.

  • Establishes a positive rapport with the families of the children.
  • Assists in maintaining records and documentation.
  • Participates in training sessions provided for staff.
  • Supports the educator in adhering to daily lesson plans.
  • Helps implement the goals, objectives, and concepts outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards.

  • Takes charge of the class in the absence of the educator or assistant educator, aiding in the assessment of children.
    • Contributes to the writing of individual and anecdotal records.
    • Conducts daily health checks on children.
    • Performs additional tasks as assigned by the educator.
    • Ensures the safety of children by visually confirming their presence and marking attendance.

    • Supervises children in various settings including the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, and playground, assisting them as necessary.
    • Assists in data entry tasks for the educator.
    • Facilitates the transportation of children, either by operating the Head Start bus or serving as a monitor as required.


Secondary Responsibilities

  • Accompanies the educator on home visits when necessary.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Education and Early Childhood Development
Ensures that the educational environment is developmentally appropriate, recognizing that children develop at their own pace and have unique interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. Supports the social and emotional growth, cognitive development, language skills, and physical abilities of all children. Implements a curriculum that promotes individualized activities, integrates educational components across all program areas, fosters social relationships, enhances self-awareness, and develops cognitive skills. Involves parents in shaping the program's curriculum and educational approach, participating in staff-parent conferences and home visits, and providing opportunities for parents to observe their children and share insights with staff to inform learning experiences.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this role effectively, an individual must be capable of fulfilling each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A high school diploma or equivalent (GED), along with relevant experience or training, or a combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Capable of writing basic correspondence and effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group settings.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense to follow instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form. Capable of addressing problems involving multiple concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Must pass an annual physical examination, TB screening, and random drug tests.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a Child Care Credential II, & I (EDU 119), or a CDA Credential, maintain a valid state-issued driver's license, and have current CPR and First Aid certification. Must obtain and maintain a CDL within 90 days of employment.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must demonstrate a working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, NC Day Care Regulations, and proficiency in operating a desktop computer and related office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SPECIFICATION
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

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