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Assist the Health Supervisor in monitoring and/or data analysis; training, policy and procedure development; and daily administration of child/family/staff health, nutrition, mental health and education services.

• Provides direct support for dental prevention within Early Head Start/Head Start centers.
• Assist with providing appropriate community health information and referrals for children/staff/ families; responding to related requests; development and distribution of written and web-based materials for children/staff/families within health, fitness, safety, nutrition, preventive health education and mental health awareness; submission of child health forms to healthcare providers; staff trainings; and creation/maintaining of MOUs and partnerships within the community.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, related experience and MS Office skills (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint, One Note, Share Points).  The individual must pass a medical examination, TB test and criminal background investigation.

Collaborates with the Head Start Program Director to ensure successful operation of the center, quality education standards for participants, and adherence to Head Start/Early Head Start policies, procedures and requirements.

• Performs administrative duties that contribute to effective day-to-day program operations.  This includes staff work schedules, utilization of substitute staff, daily site walk-through observations, information technology utilization/needs and fire inspections.  Also responsible for health and safety, ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance), Family Service and Information Technology reports.
• Collaborates to ensure physical, intellectual, social and emotional needs of each child are met.
• Monitors, records and analyzes child behavior and progress for program planning and referrals.
• Ensures efficient meal planning that includes quality menus in accordance to CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) standards.
• Monitors home visits, contact notes, written family goals and transition plans/surveys.
• Conducts monthly meetings with Family Service staff, custodians, cooks, social workers, nurses and the nutritionist.  Provides parent/staff meeting oversight.
• Coordinates inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Manages direct reports that include cooks, custodians, family service staff, teachers and teacher aides.  Provides volunteer oversight.
• Participate in active supervision of children arriving and departing on buses as assigned and/or needed.

  The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, a minimum of 3 years early childhood experience and knowledge of Head Start Program performance standards.  Must also be willing and able to take continued education courses in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Health, Social Work, etc.

Assist in the implementation of developmentally appropriate practices.

• Communicate with parents in a positive manner regarding their child’s development, in accordance to SHORE UP! policies and procedures, Head Start Discipline Standards and Child Abuse and Neglect reporting requirements.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, CBC and health clearance, and the ability to relate to pre-school children and their families positively.

Assists in the planning and implementation of nutritional education for staff and children.

• Prepares meals and ensures each child is served appropriately.
• Monitors food and related supplies, charts, temperatures, inventory, supplies and equipment.
• Posts menus and special diets.  Maintains related changes.
• Wash dishes and ensures sanitary conditions, requirements and refrigeration.The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, prior experience and Nutrition and/or Sanitation Training/Certification.  Must pass medical examination, TB test and criminal background investigation.

Provides adult supervision for Head Start/Early Head Start Program children being transported to/from the Head Start/Early Head Start centers. The Bus Aide will also:

• Assist each child on/off the bus while ensuring their arrival and safety. This includes walking each child across streets/highways, etc. when necessary and approved by the Site Coordinator.
• Ensure each child is seated with their seat belt fastened prior to any movement of the bus.
• Provides necessary discipline in accordance to Head Start/Early Head Start disciplinary procedures.
• Remain on the bus until all children have exited the bus.
• Completes and maintains daily attendance records for each child.
• Distributes information to parents as directed by the Site Coordinator.The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and prior related experience.

Provides safe transportation for children being transported to/from the Head Start/Early Head Start centers. Ensures Head Start/Early Head Start Program children are safely driven to/from the Head Start/Early Head Start centers each time.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and prior related experience. Candidates must have a good driving record with zero points, while possessing a Class B CDL driver’s license with P and S endorsements. Additionally, they must possess and maintain valid First Aid and CPR Certifications. The candidate must pass a criminal background investigation, pre-employment drug/alcohol test and medical examination and attend DHR orientation.  They must also be highly dependable and relate well to pre-school children and adults, have emotional maturity and stability, calmness and good judgment during crisis situations.

Provides administrative support regarding the work flow of the Head Start/Early Head Start centers.

• Performs administrative duties that contributes to effective day-to-day program operations.  This includes handling incoming inquiries, maintaining filing and necessary documents, maintaining confidential information, attending meetings and recording minutes, preparing reports, preparing purchase order requisitions, coordinating inventory, ordering supplies, and accounts payable items.
• Creates and provides reports
• Assists in the preparation of proposals, budgets and audits

Plans and implements daily developmentally appropriate classroom curriculum activities and experiences for up to eight infants and toddlers; designed to improve school readiness skills.

• Develops and executes an ongoing program that includes group and individual activities, as well as hands-on indoor/outdoor experiences that contribute to the care, growth and development of infants and toddlers.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment that encourages creativity and freedom of expression.  Administers social, emotional and developmental screenings on children and submits referrals of children with atypical development.  Records daily observations while conducting ongoing educational assessments.  Prepares timely and accurate school readiness analysis.  Provides weekly home learning activities to families that reinforces skills and classroom activities.
• Collaborates with other agencies for educational services.  Provides related confidential consultation that meets family needs.  Advocates for children and families as a resource.
• Assists in recruiting and enrolling eligible children.  Assists in maintaining attendance standards.  Maintains related files.  Assists in maintaining MSDE Accreditation compliance and requirements.Must have a high school diploma or GED and prior experience with 0-5 years of age – ideally with infants and toddlers.  Must obtain the CDA credential within six months of hire.  Must also provide documentation of continuing education training for MSDE Office of Child Care credentialing.  Must pass a medical examination, TB test and criminal background investigation.  Must also maintain current First Aid and CPR certification for infants and toddlers.

Provides comprehensive case management, goal setting and linkages to service, advocacy and evaluation for children and families enrolled in the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.

• Recruit, enroll and obtain appropriate records of children and families to ensure full enrollment and waitlists.
• Actively link families.
• Aid families in identifying needs and community resources.
• Record and update caseload information.
• Actively participate in parent or group meetings, community collaborations and affiliations that advocate for Head Start/Early Head Start children and families.
• Refer families and children to SHORE UP! resources and community organizations for social service needs.
• Assist families with transportation to meetings and medical appointments.
• Participate in active supervision of children arriving and departing on buses as assigned and/or needed.
• Must have at minimum an Associate’s Degree, although a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to earn a Credential of Certification in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling or a related field within 18 months of hire.  A minimum of 2+ years related experience is desired.

Provides manual health/safety functions within the Head Start program.

• Performs student and staff temperature assessments
• Ensures that health and safety requirements are met
• Assists with the individual meal preparation, implementation and cleanup
• Provides cleaning services that ensures building/property cleanliness, health and safety.  This includes dusting, mopping, sanitizing, sweeping, trash removal, vacuuming, waxing, washing and wiping.
• Identifies potential maintenance concerns for repair and related improvements
• Maintains cleaning supply inventory, and ensures soap, paper towels and toilet tissue are adequately maintained for utilization.
• Replaces light bulbs, tubes, switches, outlets and ceiling tile.
• Moves and rearranges furniture, loads/unloads delivery trucks and delivers packages.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and prior related experience.  Must successfully meet pre-employment requirements that include a criminal background investigation, physical examination and TB assessment.

Provides cleaning services that ensure building/property cleanliness, health and safety. Cleaning functions include:

• Dusting, mopping, sanitizing, sweeping, trash removal, vacuuming, waxing, washing and wiping.
• Identifying potential maintenance concerns for repair and related improvements.
• Maintaining cleaning supply inventory
• Ensuring soap, paper towels and toilet tissue are adequately maintained for utilization
• Replacing light bulbs, tubes, switches and ceiling tile
• Moving and rearranging furniture; loads/unloads delivery trucks and delivers packages

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and prior related experience.  Must successfully meet pre-employment requirements that include criminal background investigation, physical examination and TB assessment.

A Custodian will be assigned to all Head Start centers.

Responsible for the planning and implementation of daily classroom curriculum activities for a group of up to 20 children, 3 and 4 years old. The teacher will assist in the delivery of health, education, and social services to Head Start children and their families, including those with disabilities. The Head Start teacher must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any field and 25 credits in Early Childhood Education, or an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and one year of preschool experience. The teacher may also have an Associate’s degree in Early Education, Child Development, Special Ed, Human Development/Ecology, Child & Studies, Psychology – birth to 8, Social Work-birth to 8, and 18 credits in Early Childhood Education.

Assist the Teacher in the performance of daily classroom activities and duties to prepare the children for school readiness. The Teacher’s Aide must possess a High School Diploma or GED, and Child Care I & II.  Teacher’s Aides must also be willing to enroll in courses and/or training, in addition to having one year of teaching experience.  Training is provided for CDA Credentials. Candidates must pass a  criminal background check prior to employment.