Posting Date:
03/20/2024
Closing Date:
06/07/2025
Job Title:
Head Start Child Care Assistant- Charleston Tri-County Area
Job Position:
Preschool
Organization:
Charleston County School District Head Start/EHS
Email Address:
City/Area:
Charleston Tri-County Area
State:
SC
Zip Code:
29401
Duties:
Primary Position Responsibilities
- Under the leadership of the Senior Teacher, guides and facilitates activities of children, including: daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom
- Works with the Senior Teacher to write weekly lesson plans and classroom observations
- Works with children in learning centers and assists in the preparation and care of learning materials
- Assists in preparing classroom displays and bulletin boards
- Conducts home visits and parent conferences and uses information to discuss child's individual development and progress
- Assists with lunch, snack and clean up routine and assist children with clothing management
- Assists in conducting the daily Health and Safety checklist
- Assist the teacher in the completion of required reports
- Attends staff trainings and meetings as required.
Secondary Position Responsibilities
- Assumes the lead role in the classroom in the absence of the Senior Teacher
- Establishes positive and productive relationships with families focusing on relationships of trust and rapport with the parent's of the children
- Participates in the orientation of parents to Head Start throughout the year
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the designated supervisor.
Qualifications:
Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) or obtain a CDA within one year of hire or are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of work experience with groups of children in a childcare setting
Instructions:
Please apply on our website at https://www.applitrack.com/ccsdschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Head+Start+Pool+Positions. We will reach out to you to schedule an interview.