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Assistant Teacher - Full-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Rockford, IL Rockford, Illinois |
About this job
NATURE OF WORK
Serving the public by participating in teaching children in the Head Start Program and includes assisting in providing a supporting and nurturing environment for the development of preschool children in a center setting.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Assists the Head Teacher in providing a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate early childhood program of instruction. Provides a safe and nurturing environment. Promotes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of the children enrolled in the Head Start Program, including children with special needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (These essential duties are only illustrative.)
Rides assigned morning and/or afternoon bus to ensure safe transportation and supervision of all children on the bus. Utilizes checklist for children to ensure that all children are accounted for when entering or exiting the bus. Assists and trains children in personal hygiene activities. Assists in organizing and carrying out daily activities pertaining to children as directed by the teacher. Encourages children's active learning and individualism through good modeling skills in a developmentally appropriate environment. Assists in coordinating a class of preschool children and maintaining all required reporting forms as outlined in the procedures manual and program plan. Assists the Head Teacher in lesson planning, administering developmental screening and completing referral, IEP as outlined in the procedures manual.
Communicates changes concerning children to Head Teacher.
Reports potential classroom, children or family problems and concerns to Head Teacher or Site Manager, as appropriate.
Prepares, organizes and submits Child Observation Reports and other required reports as outlined in the procedures manual. Participates in annual program review process.
Assists in recruitment of Head Start eligible children for enrollment into the program. Carries out the best practice for safety procedures concerning children, staff, families, and
community individuals.Assists in cleaning facility, playground, and other areas applicable to the well being and image of
the program. Develops partnership relationships with parents in Head Start Program, and encourages each parent to take an active role in the child's Head Start experience. Participates in activities and displays attitudes that promote positive public relations and positive image for the program and agency.
Maintains reasonable and predictable attendance.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Detailed instruction and close supervision are initially provided for employees with no training or experience however, once an employee experiences all tasks of the position, work is performed independently. A supervisor or an employee of a higher level classification is available to advise or assist as necessary or provide guidance on new or unusual tasks. Work is reviewed in progress and upon completion for quality, thoroughness, accuracy, and conformance to established policies and procedures.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision is not a responsibility of positions of this class, although functional direction may be exercised over other employees and trainees in connection with various activities of the program. Employees may provide training in operational procedures, orient new employees, or assist in resolving unusual or difficult problems.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is performed primarily in an office and classroom setting, although home visits involve traveling throughout the county. Work activities may also involve attending meetings,
conferences, and training, that involves out-of-town travel. Ability to lift up to 60 poundsoccasionally is required.
SUCCESS FACTORS
Some knowledge of early childhood development and education. Some knowledge of the educational requirements of the Head Start Program and DCFS regulations.Some knowledge of the good hygiene practices in a center setting.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with children, parents and coworkers. Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and others. Ability to attend regular and ongoing professional development training in early childhood.Skill in the operation of a personal computer.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, completion of Child Development Associate. Credential program or enrolled in such a program to be completed within two years. Completion of one year teaching experience in Early Childhood Education. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be substituted for the required experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid IL Driver's License. CDA, First Aid, CPR, and Food Sanitation Certificates. Must meet Illinois DCFS licensing standards. Residency requirement: Classified employees hired after January 1, 1984 may live anywhere in
Winnebago County or anywhere within an area fifteen (15) miles from the Public Safety Building within six (6) months of their date of completion of probation. Employees hired prior to January 1, 1984 shall be subject to their conditions of employment in effect at that time.
To apply, go to https://mss.rockfordil.gov/MSS/employmentopportunities/default.aspx.
Serving the public by participating in teaching children in the Head Start Program and includes assisting in providing a supporting and nurturing environment for the development of preschool children in a center setting.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Assists the Head Teacher in providing a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate early childhood program of instruction. Provides a safe and nurturing environment. Promotes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of the children enrolled in the Head Start Program, including children with special needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (These essential duties are only illustrative.)
Rides assigned morning and/or afternoon bus to ensure safe transportation and supervision of all children on the bus. Utilizes checklist for children to ensure that all children are accounted for when entering or exiting the bus. Assists and trains children in personal hygiene activities. Assists in organizing and carrying out daily activities pertaining to children as directed by the teacher. Encourages children's active learning and individualism through good modeling skills in a developmentally appropriate environment. Assists in coordinating a class of preschool children and maintaining all required reporting forms as outlined in the procedures manual and program plan. Assists the Head Teacher in lesson planning, administering developmental screening and completing referral, IEP as outlined in the procedures manual.
Communicates changes concerning children to Head Teacher.
Reports potential classroom, children or family problems and concerns to Head Teacher or Site Manager, as appropriate.
Prepares, organizes and submits Child Observation Reports and other required reports as outlined in the procedures manual. Participates in annual program review process.
Assists in recruitment of Head Start eligible children for enrollment into the program. Carries out the best practice for safety procedures concerning children, staff, families, and
community individuals.Assists in cleaning facility, playground, and other areas applicable to the well being and image of
the program. Develops partnership relationships with parents in Head Start Program, and encourages each parent to take an active role in the child's Head Start experience. Participates in activities and displays attitudes that promote positive public relations and positive image for the program and agency.
Maintains reasonable and predictable attendance.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Detailed instruction and close supervision are initially provided for employees with no training or experience however, once an employee experiences all tasks of the position, work is performed independently. A supervisor or an employee of a higher level classification is available to advise or assist as necessary or provide guidance on new or unusual tasks. Work is reviewed in progress and upon completion for quality, thoroughness, accuracy, and conformance to established policies and procedures.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision is not a responsibility of positions of this class, although functional direction may be exercised over other employees and trainees in connection with various activities of the program. Employees may provide training in operational procedures, orient new employees, or assist in resolving unusual or difficult problems.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is performed primarily in an office and classroom setting, although home visits involve traveling throughout the county. Work activities may also involve attending meetings,
conferences, and training, that involves out-of-town travel. Ability to lift up to 60 poundsoccasionally is required.
SUCCESS FACTORS
Some knowledge of early childhood development and education. Some knowledge of the educational requirements of the Head Start Program and DCFS regulations.Some knowledge of the good hygiene practices in a center setting.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with children, parents and coworkers. Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and others. Ability to attend regular and ongoing professional development training in early childhood.Skill in the operation of a personal computer.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, completion of Child Development Associate. Credential program or enrolled in such a program to be completed within two years. Completion of one year teaching experience in Early Childhood Education. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be substituted for the required experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid IL Driver's License. CDA, First Aid, CPR, and Food Sanitation Certificates. Must meet Illinois DCFS licensing standards. Residency requirement: Classified employees hired after January 1, 1984 may live anywhere in
Winnebago County or anywhere within an area fifteen (15) miles from the Public Safety Building within six (6) months of their date of completion of probation. Employees hired prior to January 1, 1984 shall be subject to their conditions of employment in effect at that time.
To apply, go to https://mss.rockfordil.gov/MSS/employmentopportunities/default.aspx.
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