Career Center

•  Assists teacher in observing and documenting the developmental level of each child, uses PBIS tools to observe children to support planning, relays important information to team members.
• Works in different classrooms and with a variety of staff based on program need.
• Performs various duties outside of the classroom based on Center’s needs.
• Assists with organization, inventory, cleaning and prepping of outside (playground) and inside classrooms and obtains needed supplies to support curriculum.
• Creates a positive and safe environment for children by using positive communication and supervising, monitoring, and counting children at all times.
• Supports an environment with clear and consistent behavior expectations through implementation of Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions.
• Integrates health and nutritional activities into daily curriculum through consistent implementation of FOCAF Dental, FOCAF Health, FOCAF Bus Curriculum Second Step Early Learners, and Child Protection Unit.
• Knowledge and understanding of Head Start performance standards and child outcome requirements.
• Demonstrates clear understanding of Children’s Services policies, Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, procedures, and guidance in Children’s Services, and implements these in program activities
• Monitors the safety of children during routes and while loading/unloading of the bus, as well as, releasing children to authorized individuals.
• Provides health and nutrition education activities for children, including classroom food experience, tooth brushing, and hand washing. Prepares children for physical exams and dental exams.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, trainings, reviews audio-visual materials, and publications to remain up to date with policies and practices.
• Must be able to effectively respond, communicate with and present information to co-workers, customers, clients, vendors, and general public.
• Must have general social skills and ability to get along well with others.
• Keeps immediate supervisor, and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress.
• Must prioritize and adjust to the changing demands of the position.
• Handles and adapts to stressful situations.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.  Report all unsafe activities to a member of management.

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