Job Description

A. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age

2. Must have no criminal record or criminal charges pending

3. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with liability insurance

4. Must be able to speak, read and write English

5. Must have or be willing to obtain First Aide/CPR certification

6. Must have a clear TB and physical examination before first day of employment

7. Must have a high school diploma or GED

8. Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or enrolled or willing to enroll in a CDA credential program to be completed within 2 years

9. Must be skilled in data entry

10. Must have computer skills - Microsoft Windows environment and Office suite

B. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Have a certificate of proficiency in child care development

2. Be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree

3. Have 6 months experience in child care

4. Be Bilingual - able or willing to learn to speak, read and write English and Spanish

5. Be a local resident of Cameron or Willacy County

6. Be a person sensitive to the needs of the poor and disadvantaged

C. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists Teacher with all regular Head Start classroom related activities, and will serve temporarily as Teacher when required

2. Assist Teacher with home visits

3. Performs related duties within the scope of Head Start as assigned by Head Teacher

4. Assists Teacher in maintaining an 85% average daily attendance

5. Assists Teacher in maintaining assigned enrollment quota

6. Assists Teacher in generating the assigned non-federal share (In-Kind)

7. When necessary will be expected to attend staff training through pre-service and in-service workshops

8. Supports the efforts of Head Start families in the enhancement of their children's healthy wellbeing and academic success

9. Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor relative to program operations

10. Works on weekends, holidays, and/or evenings on especial assigned projects and/or tasks on request of the Executive/Head Start Director