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POSITION SUMMARY:Support comprehensive functions of all center staff by reporting to classrooms as needed to ensure an interesting and secure environment that encourages play, exploration, safety and learning for children participating in the Head Start program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Follow the daily schedule and allow children the opportunity to make choices in learning experiences

Interact with children in ways that facilitate the development of expressive language and thought

Work cooperatively and appropriately with volunteers, professional partners, and co-workers through the facility

Demonstrate realistic expectations about childrens attention spans, interest, social abilities, and physical needs

Team with center staff to provide an inviting, engaging and responsive learning environment

Assist with observations and documentation of each childs developmental level

Float among classrooms to meet supervision requirements for all children

Eat meals with children as assigned

Utilize Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies to prevent and defuse challenging behavior

Comply with Head Start Performance Standards, Licensing Requirements, and Program Policies

Respect and support cultural differences and diverse family structures

Demonstrate good work habits such as arriving on time and adhering to appropriate break times

Attend mandatory In-Service trainings and staff meetings

Responsibility to report any suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate authority

Advocate for SEK-CAP, Inc. in the community

Maintain and assure confidentiality and privacy of SEK-CAP customers

Uphold and promote the core values and mission statement of SEK-CAP

Support management decisions both in actions and words

Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

Basic computer skills

Basic operation skills of general office equipment such as photocopiers, faxes, and phone systems

Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible

Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public and to communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in writing

Resourceful and well organized

Must be able to interact with children, families and co-workers in a optimistic manner

Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with co-workers, community partners, and customers

Ability to learn and adapt to change

Desired:

Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.

Knowledge of area resources.

Knowledge of Early Childhood Development