Seasonal Full-time

General Duties:  Assigned as a Bus Aide under the guidance of the Bus Driver/Custodian. Comply with the requirements and procedures for the program’s transportation plan. Assist classroom teacher in following set curriculum for teaching, guiding, and promoting developmental growth of children, birth to 5 years old, from migrant and seasonal farmworker families.  Implement individual and group activities to stimulate development in language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual and communication skills in the children’s first and second languages.  Provide constant positive interactions with each child to convey respect and affection in a secure learning environment.  Makes families feel welcome, important, and appreciated to encourage their participation in the child’s educational development.  Performs daily health checks of children and promotes hygiene practices.  May, also be assigned to supervise children during transportation to and from school on the school bus.  Travel is usually within local service area with rare overnight, out of town travel for training purposes.  Early morning or late afternoon assignments may be made.

Qualifications

Ø  Requires high school diploma or GED, plus experience working with and caring for children.

Ø  Preferred: Child Development Accreditation (CDA) or current enrollment in a CDA or AA degree program with Early Childhood Education emphasis.

Ø  Bilingual communication skills with the ability to communicate with children and families in English and Spanish and receive training and education in English.

Ø  Upon hire, the successful applicant must provide:  Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance. 

Ø  Evidence of no communicable diseases established through a medical examination. 

Ø  Current CPR and First Aid Certification. 

Ø  Must also have the ability to successfully complete a criminal background investigation required for day care licensure.

Ø  Understanding of and advocacy for the Head Start philosophy and the ability to implement its principle of shared authority and decision-making with the families of Head Start Students.  Ability to recognize that families are a children’s first and most important teacher.

Ø  Ability to demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to cultural issues and community practices of the children and families served by the Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Program.

Ø  Excellent planning, organizational, and documentation skills required.  Must be able to plan, document children’s progress and health issues, and adhere to budgets.