- accessible to all centers as needed upon request by Center Director, Assistant Center Director,
or other supervisory staff.
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Serve as acting teacher assistant in the absence of teacher assistance or when required or needed.
- Attend all required orientation, pre-service, in-service trainings, and staff meetings.
- Assist teaching staff in planning and implementing daily classroom activities and educational programs.
- Help each child develop a positive self-image, relationship, and trust.
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Participate in ongoing observation and assessment of children to support individualized learning plans to meet their needs.
- Support smooth classroom transitions (arrival, meals, rest time, and departure) to ensure consistency and structure for children.
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Active supervision of children at all times, ensuring safety protocols.
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Help to maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios at all times.
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Provide individualized support to children during small group and one-on-one activities.
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Reinforce classroom rules, routines, and positive behavior expectations using appropriate guidance techniques.
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Learn and comply with the Head Start Performance Standards, Mississippi licensing requirements and the guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
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Learn and comply with State and Federal observation instruments (ITERS,ECERS).
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Work closely with agency’s staff, parents, volunteers and community to foster coordinated and integrated program services.
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Monitor children’s health and well-being, reporting any concerns or incidents to teaching staff or supervisors immediately.
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Maintain accurate children’s records including attendance documentation.
- Participate in Parent Committee meetings and program activities.
- Complete a minimum of 15 annual training hours in Early Childhood Education or related fields.
Support and interpret Head Start/EHS learning objectives, goals, and concepts
- GED/High School Diploma minimum with post high school educational coursework in Early Childhood Education/Development highly desirable.
- Demonstrated classroom ability, typically one year pre-school classroom experience or equivalent.
- Strong communications skills, especially good listening & writing skills.
Knowledge of typical behaviors/expectations of three- and four-year-old children typically gained through a minimum of one year of relevant experience
