Job Details

Various locations Available - Eureka, Fortuna, Mckinleyville and Trinidad.

JOB DESCRIPTION

State Preschool, General Child Development, Head Start Classroom Assistant Under the supervision of the Center Director or Team Teacher, the Classroom Assistant is responsible for: assisting with the supervision of all children; developing and implementing classroom activities; working cooperatively with and supporting other classroom staff and volunteers; and assisting with the general maintenance of program facilities to insure the health and safety of the children of the program. This is a non-exempt position.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work closely with the Lead Teacher to assist her/him in implementing developmentally appropriate activities for the children in the program.
• Assist the children with self-help skills and daily routines such as toileting, dressing, eating, and napping.
• Help create a warm and accepting environment, which encourages independence and self-esteem in the children.
• Approach the children, parents and other staff members with respect, being sensitive towards each individual's rights, needs and cultural/socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Assist in preparation, service and cleanup of food program as needed.
• Assist in setup of classroom environment and help with the daily cleanup of the facilities.
• Be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Northcoast Children's Services Personnel Policies and Head Start.
• Respect the confidentiality of information regarding all children and their families.
• Communicate and work effectively with other staff members.
• Participate in team and center meetings and in-service trainings as requested.
• Implement guidance techniques with children which are appropriate to the situation and aid individual children who experience difficulty in the group.
• Perform other duties as assigned.