Assistant Teacher/Bus Monitor

Assist the classroom teacher in providing daily educational classroom activities, which meet the needs of the individual child and are in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards, licensing requirements, and corporate policies and procedures.  Ensure the safe transportation of the children.  Must have current physical exam, mantoux tuberculosis screening and clearances.

Requirements:

• High school/GED diploma. Preferred: at least one year of documented, relevant experience in child care and/or enrollment in early childhood education courses 

Position Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in maintaining a developmentally appropriate, safe, and healthy classroom environment for the age group of children to which they are assigned in accordance to the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Maintain interaction with children throughout the day. 
• Must demonstrate ability to read and comprehend the daily lesson plan and procedures and the daily application of these mandates.
• Facilitate and implement individual child assessment procedures under the direction of the teacher.
• Complete classroom reports, required forms, and documentation within mandated timelines .  Assist in maintaining and updating children’s records.
• Notify supervisor immediately of any accidents/incidents relating to children, parents, or staff.
• Attend all mandated trainings.
• Assist classroom teacher with Home Visits and Parent Conferences as needed.
• Implement School Readiness Plan.
• Must develop an understanding of local, state, federal, and agency policies.
•  Adhere to established Work Plan and update as necessary or directed by Supervisor.
• Adhere to PathStone’s Confidentiality Policy.
• Adhere to PathStone’s Child Abuse and Neglect Policy. 
• Adhere to PathStone’s Positive Discipline Policy.
• Assist children with seat belts and ensure that seat belts are fastened at all times when vehicle is in motion.
• Manage bus environment (including rider communication) during transport, ensuring that bus rules are followed and that all children are seated with arms, legs, and heads inside windows. 
• Assist in the physical maintenance and care of center facility such as sweeping, mopping, sanitizing and garbage disposal.

Perform other job related duties as required or assigned.