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Rooftop of Virginia CAP
Job Description
Duration: Fulltime – 12 Months
Supervised By: Education Manager
I.
OBJECTIVE:
Department: Head Start
Pay Grade: H2 Non-Exempt
Supervises: No One
Under supervision and direction of senior staff conduct classroom activities which provide individual
developmental experiences for children; to perform classroom teaching duties; to be responsible for the
health, safety, and personal welfare of children.
II.
III.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
A. Active nurturing supervision of children in the classroom.
1. Assist utilizing curriculum to fidelity to teach children and keep them actively entertained.
a. Curriculum Implementation
b. Teacher Practices -
Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) -
Fidelity Tool
c. Learning Platform -
Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS) -
Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS)
2. Ability to assist in input accurate data if necessary.
a. Ages & Stages Social Emotion & Developmental (ASQ’s)
b. Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) -
Lesson Plans, Observations, Child Developmental Profiles, etc.
c. Data Management System -
Attendance, Meals, Contacts, Daily Health Checks, etc.
B. Must be able to work closely together with other classroom staff to provide direct supervision of children.
a. Manage schedules amongst one another to ensure coverage
b. Supporting knowledge of Early Learning Outcomes Frameworks, School Readiness Goals, Program
Goals/Policies
C. Performing duties requested by Supervisor, Head Start Director, COO, and CEO.
UNIVERSAL STANDARDS:
A. Communication
1. Ability to communicate (in-person and electronically) with staff, superiors, community officials, families
effectively and appropriately.
B. Cultural Competence and Ethics
1. Positive, caring and supportive attitude characterized by understanding and non-judgmental
commitment to participant families, coworkers, superiors, and all other persons with whom interaction
occurs.
2. Comply with all Standards of Conduct and Confidentiality Policies as these are considered of the utmost
importance in working with community residents.
C. Organization
1. Ability to manage time, energy and workspace well in order to accomplish all assigned tasks successfully.
D. Reporting – Timesheet Biweekly, assist in other reports if necessary.
E. Health and Safety
1. Ability to squat, sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, hear, see, speak, and lift and/or carry at least 40lbs.
2. Knowingness of possibility to exposure of blood, bodily fluids, or tissues
3. Knowingness of possibility to exposure of communicable diseases
F. Technology
1. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) proficient.
2. Willingness to train in program and agency data management systems.
G. Professionalism
1. Ability to casually present oneself.
2. Accountability – Timely, Attendance
3. Team Oriented
4. Possess problem solving skills.
5. Continue to expand knowledge by attending trainings, etc.
IV.
V.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness to obtain/complete GED/Diploma or any other trainings deemed necessary.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Comply with all background checks required by the program.
Valid Virginia Driver’s Licenses may be required
* Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, activities, assigned location, and
hours of work, may change at any time with or without notice.
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