Recruitment Type: Open until filled.
Send resume to Esmeralda Salinas at esalinas@childstartinc.org
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Provides support to childcare partners to facilitate optimum delivery of services in partnership child-care centers and family childcare homes. Responsible for partnering with childcare providers to further the emotional, cognitive, and social development of enrolled Head Start children by implementing relationship-based, developmentally appropriate program services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Encourages participation of children by initiating and demonstrating daily curriculum and interactive activities in accord with performance standards, regulations and Child Start values.
2. Collaborates with partnership staff and integrates Head Start services into daily routines to meet the individual developmental needs of children. Provides inclusion activities for children with disabilities.
3. Contributes to understanding of individual child needs by utilizing data from screening and developmental assessments to implement intentional teaching strategies.
4. Implements program goals and philosophy in partner settings and through relationships with parents. Works with partners and Child Start staff to generate parent engagement in both the childcare setting and at home.
5. Promotes safe environments by practicing safe and healthy work habits, guiding staff, parents and volunteers, and maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing learning environments.
6. Works with partners to complete and maintain all necessary records and documents in compliance with performance standards and regulations. Protects families and children by safeguarding confidentiality of personal information.
7. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing early childhood publications.
8. Helps improve services, efficiency and goal achievement through ongoing evaluation of operations and work processes.
9. Reports any suspected child abuse, as required by law.
10. Assures continuous care of children by assuming responsibility when partnership staff and/or provider are engaged in coaching/training sessions
Qualifications- A minimum of 12 ECE units including Infant and Toddler
NOTE
This job description is not intended to be understood to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may vary depending upon agency’s needs.