Assistant Teacher - Cherokee Head Start Center

Assistant Teacher for Head Start in Cherokee wanted.  8 hours Monday- Thursday, 4 hours 2 Fridays a month, September through May.  Eligible for benefits including IPERS.  

• Any of the following:
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood or Child Care Supervision & Management.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education w/Early Childhood Endorsement.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or willing to obtain within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications:

• Center based work experience with pre-school age children preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Able to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, push and pull regularly.
• Lift up to 15 pounds often; lift up to 30 pounds occasionally; lift over 30 pounds rarely.

For more information and to apply online please visit www.midsioux.org

 EOE

• Be knowledgeable of Head Start/Early Head Start Policies, and Procedures, Performance Standards and State of Iowa DHS Licensing Regulations.
• Must be able to relate to low in-come children, and families in a positive manner.           
• Work cooperatively with Program Specialists to ensure that each Head Start/Early Head Start child and family receive the full benefits of the program.
• Maintain staff to child ratio and ensure children’s safety at all times.
• Maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for children and families.
• Assume teaching responsibilities with Team Leader/Teacher.
• Provide an educational indoor and outdoor learning environment by following the High Scope, PBIS and 2^nd Step curriculum to ensure school readiness.
• Maintain a warm, nurturing environment that will encourage children to be problem solvers and decision makers.
• Collect anecdotal notes that are current, ongoing, factual and objective on children and enter into the Teaching Strategies online GOLD.

• Use ongoing assessment information to improve curriculum implementation and individualize learning experiences.
• Complete required home visits with all families.
• Attend IEP/IFSP meetings.
• Chaperone on the transportation bus as needed.
• Effectively communicate with parents on an ongoing basis including parent-teacher conferences, face to face, newsletters, phone calls, etc.
• Affirm the parent role as the primary educator of their child.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responsible for contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
• Be responsible for the complete operation of the center in absence of Team Leader/Teacher.

• Help in meeting In-Kind requirements by HS/EHS Standards.
• Be willing and able to substitute in other centers as needed.
• Follow cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and sanitary classroom. 
• Attend at minimum15 hours of trainings and meetings.
• Follow HS/EHS cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and sanitary classroom and office.

• Follow HS/EHS policies and procedures.
• Able to work flexible hours without direct supervision, including some evenings.
• Other duties as assigned.