Sweetwater Independent School District
Head Start/Early Head Start Program Aide
Sweetwater Independent School District, Sweetwater, Texas, United States, 79556
Sweetwater Independent School District Head Start/Early Head Start Program Aide - Sweetwater, Texas
REGION XIV ESCHEAD START/EARLY HEAD START JOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION:
Head Start/Early Head Start Program AideQUALIFICATIONS:Must be at least 18 years of age.High School Diploma/GED.Valid Texas Driver's License; must be willing to obtain or current First Aid and CPR certification for infants and toddlers.JOB GOAL:To comply with all federal guidelines (Head Start Performance Standards, Policies and Procedures), all Texas State Child Care Licensing Procedures, and all local Head Start policies in providing children and families with all Early Head Start services for providing quality services to children and families.To help children progress toward the overall goal of social competence through providing children with a learning environment and varied experiences that help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their individual age and development.(Primary responsibility is to assist with transition and assist Early Head Start and Head Start Teachers when needed in the classroom or lunchroom to maintain an appropriate child-staff ratio.)PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIESI. PLANNINGFollows the daily schedule and written plans.Sets up learning centers.Prepares needed materials in advance.Knows and complies with minimum Child-Care Licensing Standards (EHS only) and participates with the Teaching Team in performing daily checks to ensure compliance with those standards.Maintains awareness and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.Maintains job-related confidentiality.II. CLASSROOMMaintains an orderly and safe classroom environment.Knows which children for which he/she has responsibility.Knows each child's name and has information showing each child's age.Supervises children at all times, adjusting appropriately for the different ages and abilities of children.Ensures the children are following procedures to maintain a safe environment.Interacts routinely with children in a positive manner.Promotes feelings of security and trust in infants and toddlers by being warm, supportive, and comforting and by establishing strong and caring relationships.Fosters developmentally appropriate independence in children through planned, but flexible program activities.Fosters a cooperative rather than a competitive atmosphere.Shows appreciation of children's efforts and accomplishments.Ensures continuity of care for children by sharing information about each child's activities during the previous shift and any verbal or written instructions given by the parent with incoming caregivers.Maintains current training in infant and child development including safety issues such as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. (EHS only)Demonstrates competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities.Relates to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience.Provides toddlers with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop.Demonstrates sensitivity, cultural respect, and a positive manner in relating to children and assisting Early Head Start parents and staff.Reports suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation to Child Protective Services or law enforcement.Completes all required training as specified in the minimum Child-Care Licensing Standards (EHS only) and maintains a record for CDA renewal.Promotes Positive Behavior Practices directed at teaching the child acceptable behavior and self-control.Reinforces positive behavior with verbal and/or nonverbal encouragement.Reminds the child of behavior expectations daily by using clear, positive statements at eye level with the child.Redirects children to prevent behavior problems.Uses language with children to prevent behavior problems.Deals with individual problems consistently and on an individual basis, consistent with the child's level of understanding.Refrains from raising the voice or using the voice in a threatening manner.Uses brief, supervised separation from the group when appropriate for the child's age and development, limited to no more than one minute per year of the child's age.Treats children with respect at all times.Takes time to help children reflect on their actions and behaviors.III. PARENT INVOLVEMENTMaintains an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with the child's family, encourages involvement in the program, and promotes parent-child bonding and nurturing parent-child relationships.Treats parents with respect and refrains from community gossip.IV. COLLABORATIONCooperates with ESC staff concerning reports, policies, guidelines, etc., for the Head Start program and follows safety and environmental checklists.Apprises ESC Head Start staff of classroom needs and individual needs of Head Start children.Ensures that adequate health/hygiene items such as soap, towels, lotion, gloves, toothbrushes, etc. are available.Maintains equipment in good order and marks all Head Start equipment and supplies as being Head Start.Assists with the completion of the yearly inventory of equipment.Attends all Head Start staff development and in-service meetings as requested.Maintains the confidentiality of all Early Head Start children and family information, including Child Files.Assumes other duties as assigned by the principal or Head Start.Complies with all ISD policies and procedures required as an employee of the district.V. CODE OF CONDUCTRespects and promotes the unique identity of each child and family and refrains from stereotyping based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability.Follows program confidentiality policies concerning information about children, families, and other staff members.Leaves no child alone or unsupervised while under the care of Head Start staff.Uses positive methods of child guidance and will not engage in corporal punishment, emotional or physical abuse, or humiliation.Will not employ methods of discipline that involve isolation, the use of food as punishment or reward, or the denial of basic needs.VI. Required Training for Continued EmploymentHead Start Orientation-Overview of general operation, performance standards of Head Start.Head Start sponsored trainings.Head Start content area trainings.Acknowledgment:The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Employment in this position is contingent upon performance, need, and funding.This position is totally funded out of Federal Funds.
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REGION XIV ESCHEAD START/EARLY HEAD START JOB DESCRIPTIONPOSITION:
Head Start/Early Head Start Program AideQUALIFICATIONS:Must be at least 18 years of age.High School Diploma/GED.Valid Texas Driver's License; must be willing to obtain or current First Aid and CPR certification for infants and toddlers.JOB GOAL:To comply with all federal guidelines (Head Start Performance Standards, Policies and Procedures), all Texas State Child Care Licensing Procedures, and all local Head Start policies in providing children and families with all Early Head Start services for providing quality services to children and families.To help children progress toward the overall goal of social competence through providing children with a learning environment and varied experiences that help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their individual age and development.(Primary responsibility is to assist with transition and assist Early Head Start and Head Start Teachers when needed in the classroom or lunchroom to maintain an appropriate child-staff ratio.)PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIESI. PLANNINGFollows the daily schedule and written plans.Sets up learning centers.Prepares needed materials in advance.Knows and complies with minimum Child-Care Licensing Standards (EHS only) and participates with the Teaching Team in performing daily checks to ensure compliance with those standards.Maintains awareness and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.Maintains job-related confidentiality.II. CLASSROOMMaintains an orderly and safe classroom environment.Knows which children for which he/she has responsibility.Knows each child's name and has information showing each child's age.Supervises children at all times, adjusting appropriately for the different ages and abilities of children.Ensures the children are following procedures to maintain a safe environment.Interacts routinely with children in a positive manner.Promotes feelings of security and trust in infants and toddlers by being warm, supportive, and comforting and by establishing strong and caring relationships.Fosters developmentally appropriate independence in children through planned, but flexible program activities.Fosters a cooperative rather than a competitive atmosphere.Shows appreciation of children's efforts and accomplishments.Ensures continuity of care for children by sharing information about each child's activities during the previous shift and any verbal or written instructions given by the parent with incoming caregivers.Maintains current training in infant and child development including safety issues such as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. (EHS only)Demonstrates competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children and when performing assigned responsibilities.Relates to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience.Provides toddlers with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop.Demonstrates sensitivity, cultural respect, and a positive manner in relating to children and assisting Early Head Start parents and staff.Reports suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation to Child Protective Services or law enforcement.Completes all required training as specified in the minimum Child-Care Licensing Standards (EHS only) and maintains a record for CDA renewal.Promotes Positive Behavior Practices directed at teaching the child acceptable behavior and self-control.Reinforces positive behavior with verbal and/or nonverbal encouragement.Reminds the child of behavior expectations daily by using clear, positive statements at eye level with the child.Redirects children to prevent behavior problems.Uses language with children to prevent behavior problems.Deals with individual problems consistently and on an individual basis, consistent with the child's level of understanding.Refrains from raising the voice or using the voice in a threatening manner.Uses brief, supervised separation from the group when appropriate for the child's age and development, limited to no more than one minute per year of the child's age.Treats children with respect at all times.Takes time to help children reflect on their actions and behaviors.III. PARENT INVOLVEMENTMaintains an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with the child's family, encourages involvement in the program, and promotes parent-child bonding and nurturing parent-child relationships.Treats parents with respect and refrains from community gossip.IV. COLLABORATIONCooperates with ESC staff concerning reports, policies, guidelines, etc., for the Head Start program and follows safety and environmental checklists.Apprises ESC Head Start staff of classroom needs and individual needs of Head Start children.Ensures that adequate health/hygiene items such as soap, towels, lotion, gloves, toothbrushes, etc. are available.Maintains equipment in good order and marks all Head Start equipment and supplies as being Head Start.Assists with the completion of the yearly inventory of equipment.Attends all Head Start staff development and in-service meetings as requested.Maintains the confidentiality of all Early Head Start children and family information, including Child Files.Assumes other duties as assigned by the principal or Head Start.Complies with all ISD policies and procedures required as an employee of the district.V. CODE OF CONDUCTRespects and promotes the unique identity of each child and family and refrains from stereotyping based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability.Follows program confidentiality policies concerning information about children, families, and other staff members.Leaves no child alone or unsupervised while under the care of Head Start staff.Uses positive methods of child guidance and will not engage in corporal punishment, emotional or physical abuse, or humiliation.Will not employ methods of discipline that involve isolation, the use of food as punishment or reward, or the denial of basic needs.VI. Required Training for Continued EmploymentHead Start Orientation-Overview of general operation, performance standards of Head Start.Head Start sponsored trainings.Head Start content area trainings.Acknowledgment:The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Employment in this position is contingent upon performance, need, and funding.This position is totally funded out of Federal Funds.
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