- Location
- Conway, South Carolina, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Education
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
INTRODUCTION:
Under general supervision of the Teacher, uses judgment, assists in planning and implementation of center activities; assists in observation and assessment of children, and in developing individual activities based upon assessed needs; assists in supervision of children during any and all activities including while being transported.
Under general supervision of the Teacher, uses judgment, assists in planning and implementation of center activities; assists in observation and assessment of children, and in developing individual activities based upon assessed needs; assists in supervision of children during any and all activities including while being transported.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in the preparation and implementation of daily lesson plans.
- Assists in the implementation, coordination and evaluation of approved center activities (classroom, outside, field trips, etc.).
- Assists in the supervision of children in large and small group activities.
- Assists in the observation and assessment of children’s files including complete information, medical records, progress reports, etc., as directed.
- Assists in the preparation of other required attendance reports.
- Assists Teacher in conducting at least two (2) home visits and two (2) parent teacher conferences per family each operating year when necessary.
- Participates in all workshops, pre-service and in-service trainings, seminars, etc., as required.
- Participates in an individualized professional development plan.
- Ensures that children are safely buckled in child restraint systems while traveling on the bus.
- Ensures that children stay seated and are supervised while in transit.
- Ensures that children are escorted from the bus to a guardian safely.
- Assist in increasing in-kind services and donations each year.
- Such other duties as are assigned within state and federal guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
NECESSARY (entry requirements):
- Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) or a state awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, or Enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree, or Enrolled in a child development associate (CDA) credential program to be completed within two years.
- Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.
- Able to attend overnight meetings.
- Must have basic computer skills.
- Able to lift 25 pounds.
- Must be able to pass a SLED/FBI criminal background check
- Must be able to pass a Central Registry Check.
- Must be able to pass a drug screening.
- Must be able to pass a Staff Health Assessment for Caring for Children
- Must have a Tuberculosis Certification.
DESIRABLE:
- Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education and one (1) year experience in working with low-income pre-school children or in a child development center.
- Working knowledge (at least one (1) year experience) of the guidelines and regulations governing operation of a Head Start Center.
MOBILITY:
- Upward-Teacher.
- Lateral-Cafeteria Supervisor.
- Downward-Cook.
Skills
React
