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TEACHER ASSISTANT (NO CREDENTIAL REQUIRED)

$10 HR

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Assistant Teacher Trainee (ATT) participates in an accelerated training program culminating with earning an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA ®) credential. The ATT provides care to children in a Head Start / Early Head Start (HS/EHS) classroom using appropriate child guidance techniques and building responsive relationships with classroom teachers, staff, children and families.

All employees and volunteers are expected to be sensitive to our clients’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics, reflect Sunbeam Family Services core values and to perform at Sunbeam’s standards of excellence at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Successfully complete all requirements for Infant/Toddler CDA® within forty-five (45) days of hire.

  • Support and individualize the physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development of each child in the classroom.

  • Demonstrate capacity for providing developmentally sensitive, evidence based, hope centered and trauma informed services and leadership.

  • Work with other teaching staff to maintain a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment, and assure the wellbeing and safety of children in their care.

  • Help ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, federal and state regulation, and DHS Child Care Licensing requirements.

  • Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbances, learning disorders, speech problems, or other special needs and reports those signs immediately to supervisor for required or necessary follow-up.

  • Work with supervisor to ensure child-staff ratio is maintained at all times.

  • Assist with implementation of HS/EHS written curriculum plan and demonstrate capacity for providing developmentally appropriate practice.

  • Support record keeping and reporting systems to ensure accurate information, with timely completion and follow-up.

  • Encourage and model language expansion, extended learning, and problem solving strategies throughout the day.

  • Work cooperatively with other staff assigned to classroom as a team to involve all parents with the children and to encourage the active participation of all parents in the program.

  • Participate in and attend all staff meetings, trainings, and certification courses as required.

  • Occasionally travel locally as required in the performance of responsibilities.

  • Perform other appropriate and related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or member of Executive Team.

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimally Required Preferred

Education High School diploma or GED

Certification Infant/Toddler CDA® requirements CPR/First Aid Certification completed within 45 days of hire

CPR/First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire

Experience 6 months experience in early childhood Experience in Head Start/Early Head Start education with at least 3 months (480 childcare setting hours) of experience with children birth to
3 years.

Skills Caring and compassionate attitude when Knowledge and understanding of Head

Knowledge interacting with and caring for children Start/Early Head Start

Abilities and families. Knowledge and understanding of Child Plus
Knowledge and Understanding of state Knowledge and understanding of NAEYC and local childcare licensing requirements. Advanced computer database and Microsoft

Office software skills
Excellent command of English language and grammar, both verbal and written Bilingual Spanish/English speaking – ability to interact with children and families from
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft multilingual homes. applications and the ability to master other software as needed

Good organizational and time management skills.

Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Exercise independent judgment.

Communicate in a professional manner, demonstrating dignity, respect for our internal, external, and community members.

Process, protect and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials.

Sustained concentration to detail and accuracy, along with the ability to prioritize workload.

Willingness to work with high-risk, low- income communities.

Must be able to travel and work some evenings and weekends as required by the job.

Assistant Teacher Trainee Job Description 2023
 

Local travel required and must have valid
Oklahoma driver’s license and insurance as required by the position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently communicate with staff and others, and must be able to exchange accurate information when doing so. The employee must be able to interact closely and safely with small children in various positions. Must be able to communicate verbally with children, able to perform tasks such as feeding children, changing diapers, lifting children from floor or other surfaces. Must be able to endure remaining in stationary position for extended periods of time (up to
50% of workday). Occasionally must be able to move or lift up to 50 pounds at a time. Must be able to detect, discern, distinguish observe, inspect and compare.

Work Environment
The employee will work in classroom environment, may work in close quarters with other staff and small children. The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud; frequent chaotic, characteristic to working with children ages 0-5 years. Employee must expect exposure to strong odors such as soiled diapers and clothing, and poor hygiene. Employee may come into contact with childhood diseases and blood on occasion.

Other
The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform thee essential functions of this job. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel r candidate and may be subject to change at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

LITTLE HEART’S CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to fair and equal in all its employment practices for persons without regard to race, ethnicity, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, disability or degree thereof, national origin, domestic/marital status, political affiliation or opinion, veteran status, HIV status, AIDS status, genetic information, and any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program

  • Flexible schedule

  • Paid time off

  • Professional development assistance

  • Referral program

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

  • Monday to Friday

  • No nights

  • No weekends

TEACHER ASSISTANT

FLOATER POSITION (PART-TIME)

$10 HR -$13HR

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Floater provides care to children in the classroom using appropriate child guidance techniques and building responsive relationships with classroom teachers, staff, children and families. The school-age Teacher ensures that all regulations and mandates for federal, state, and local licensing are met and works with a team of classroom teachers and family members to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

All employees and volunteers are expected to be sensitive to our clients’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics, reflect Sunbeam Family Services core values and to perform at Sunbeam’s standards of excellence at all times.

The floater position is a unique position that offers a flexible schedule.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Successfully complete all requirements for Infant/Toddler CDA® within forty-five (45) days of hire.

  • Support and individualize the physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development of each child in the classroom.

  • Demonstrate capacity for providing developmentally sensitive, evidence based, hope centered and trauma informed services and leadership.

  • Work with other teaching staff to maintain a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment, and assure the wellbeing and safety of children in their care.

  • Help ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, federal and state regulation, and DHS Child Care Licensing requirements.

  • Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbances, learning disorders, speech problems, or other special needs and reports those signs immediately to supervisor for required or necessary follow-up.

  • Work with supervisor to ensure child-staff ratio is maintained at all times.

  • Assist with implementation of HS/EHS written curriculum plan and demonstrate capacity for providing developmentally appropriate practice.

  • Support record keeping and reporting systems to ensure accurate information, with timely completion and follow-up.

  • Encourage and model language expansion, extended learning, and problem solving strategies throughout the day.

  • Work cooperatively with other staff assigned to classroom as a team to involve all parents with the children and to encourage the active participation of all parents in the program.

  • Participate in and attend all staff meetings, trainings, and certification courses as required.

  • Occasionally travel locally as required in the performance of responsibilities.

  • Perform other appropriate and related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or member of Executive Team.

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education High School diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire

Experience NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Skills Caring and compassionate attitude

Knowledge interacting with and caring for children

Abilities 

Office software skills
Excellent command of English language and grammar, both verbal and written Bilingual Spanish/English speaking – ability to interact with children and families from
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft multilingual homes. applications and the ability to master other software as needed

Good organizational and time management skills.

Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Exercise independent judgment.

Communicate in a professional manner, demonstrating dignity, respect for our internal, external, and community members.

Process, protect and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials.

Sustained concentration to detail and accuracy, along with the ability to prioritize workload.

Willingness to work with high-risk, low- income communities.

Must be able to travel and work some evenings and weekends as required by the job.

Assistant Teacher Trainee Job Description 2023
 

Local travel required and must have valid
Oklahoma driver’s license and insurance as required by the position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently communicate with staff and others, and must be able to exchange accurate information when doing so. The employee must be able to interact closely and safely with small children in various positions. Must be able to communicate verbally with children, able to perform tasks such as feeding children, changing diapers, lifting children from floor or other surfaces. Must be able to endure remaining in stationary position for extended periods of time (up to
50% of workday). Occasionally must be able to move or lift up to 50 pounds at a time. Must be able to detect, discern, distinguish observe, inspect and compare.

Work Environment
The employee will work in classroom environment, may work in close quarters with other staff and small children. The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud; frequent chaotic, characteristic to working with children ages 0-5 years. Employee must expect exposure to strong odors such as soiled diapers and clothing, and poor hygiene. Employee may come into contact with childhood diseases and blood on occasion.

Other
The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform thee essential functions of this job. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel r candidate and may be subject to change at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

LITTLE HEART’S CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to fair and equal in all its employment practices for persons without regard to race, ethnicity, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, disability or degree thereof, national origin, domestic/marital status, political affiliation or opinion, veteran status, HIV status, AIDS status, genetic information, and any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

FLOATER POSITION

EARLY HEADSTART LEAD TEACHER (CDA, CCP, AA OR EQUIVALENT REQUIRED)

$28K - $30K

 

POSITION OVERVIEW


The Lead Teacher provides daily care to children in a Head Start / Early Head Start (HS/EHS) classroom using appropriate child guidance techniques and building responsive relationships with classroom teachers, staff, children and families. The Lead Teacher ensures that all regulations and mandates for federal, state, and local licensing are met and works with a team of classroom teachers and family members to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

All employees and volunteers are expected to be sensitive to our clients’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics, reflect Sunbeam Family Services core values and to perform at Sunbeam’s standards of excellence at all times.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

  • Promote, encourage and display examples of leadership for the agency in accordance with the agency mission.

  • Support and individualize the physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development of each child in the classroom.

  • Demonstrate capacity for providing developmentally sensitive, evidence based, hope centered and trauma informed services and leadership.

  • Serve as a leader of the Early Childhood Services (ECS) program and effective role model for developmentally-appropriate practice, for the values expected within the program, and for the mission of the organization.

  • Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards.

  • Ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, federal and state regulation, and DHS Child Care Licensing requirements.

  • Plan and provide a comprehensive program, including implementation of EHS/HS curriculum and Head Start /Early Head Start Program Performance Standards

  • Maintain record keeping and reporting systems to ensure accurate information, with timely completion and follow-up

  • Plan and implement ECS developmentally-appropriate curriculum and assessment for the classroom. Order supplies and materials as needed for effective service delivery.

  • Oversee supervision and management of children in the classroom in order to ensure a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment.

  • Conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences in accordance with Head Start Program Performance standards to share each child’s progress with parents.

  • Work cooperatively with other staff assigned to classroom as a team to involve all parents with the children and to encourage the active participation of all parents in the program.

  • Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbances, learning disorders, speech problems, or other special needs and reports those signs immediately to supervisor for required or necessary follow-up.

  • Work with supervisor to ensure child-staff ratio is maintained at all times.

  • Encourage and model language expansion, extended learning, and problem solving strategies throughout the day.

  • Participate in and attend all staff meetings, trainings, and certification courses as required.

  • Travel locally as required in the performance of responsibilities.

  • Perform other appropriate and related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or member of Executive Team.


JOB QUALIFICATIONS

 

Minimally Required


Preferred


Education/ Certification


CDA, CCP, AA, Bach, OR Masters in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Elem Ed, or Early Childhood Special Education (transcripts required);

- OR -

AA, Bach, OR Masters in social work, nursing, psych, human develop, or family studies (transcripts required) AND 1 year exp as teacher;

- OR -

Bach degree in unrelated field plus 36 college credit hours in ECE, CD, EE, or EC SE (transcripts required)

CPR/First Aid Certification (or within 30 days of hire), maintained throughout employment


 


 

 

Experience


One (1) year of prerequisite related work experience

Effective experience in child care as well as training and supervising teacher assistants


Skills

Knowledge

Abilities


Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with and caring for children and families.

Knowledge and understanding of state and local childcare licensing requirements.

Excellent command of English language and grammar, both verbal and written

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications and the ability to master other software as needed

Good organizational and time management skills.

Must work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Exercise independent judgment.

Communicate in a professional manner, demonstrating dignity, respect for our internal, external, and community members.

Process, protect and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials.

Sustained concentration to detail and accuracy, along with the ability to prioritize workload.

Willingness to work with high-risk, low-income communities.

Must be able to travel and work some evenings and weekends as required by the job.

Local travel required and must have valid Oklahoma driver’s license and insurance as required by the position.


Knowledge and understanding of Head Start/Early Head Start

Knowledge and understanding of Child Plus

Knowledge and understanding of NAEYC

Microsoft Office software skills

English speaking – ability to interact with children and families from multilingual homes.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently communicate with staff and others, and must be able to exchange accurate information when doing so. The employee must be able to interact closely and safely with small children in various positions. Must be able to communicate verbally with children, able to perform tasks such as feeding children, changing diapers, lifting children from floor or other surfaces. Must be able to endure remaining in stationary position for extended periods of time (up to 50% of workday). Occasionally must be able to move or lift up to 50 pounds at a time. Must be able to detect, discern, distinguish, observe, inspect and compare.

Work Environment

The employee will work in a classroom environment, may work in close quarters with other staff and small children. The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud; frequent chaotic, characteristic to working with children ages 0-5 years. Employee must expect exposure to strong odors such as soiled diapers and clothing, and poor hygiene. Employee may come into contact with childhood diseases and blood on occasion.

Other

The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel or candidate and may be subject to change at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

LITTLE HEART’S CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to fair and equal in all its employment practices for persons without regard to race, ethnicity, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, disability or degree thereof, national origin, domestic/marital status, political affiliation or opinion, veteran status, HIV status, AIDS status, genetic information, and any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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