Job description

Sheboygan Human Rights Association, Inc.

Sheboygan County Head Start

Title: Assistant Teacher/Spanish Interpreter

Status: Part-Time/Part Year or Full-Time/Part Year

Reports to: Early Childhood Development Manager

Part-time: $1,000 Sign-on bonus Full-time: $2,000 Sign-on bonus and benefits

Responsibilities: Under the direction of the teacher, the assistant/interpreter performs in a dual role, developing and implementing a developmentally appropriate preschool program for children, which helps them to develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally.

Duties:

• Review written Weekly Plan to assist in classroom activities.
• Assists in observing and recording on-going observations of each child.
• Communicate with children in an appropriate manner, interpreting as needed.
• Assist and participate in field trips that are developmentally appropriate.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and directing daily activities.
• Assist in collecting and preparing materials as needed for learning activities.
• Accompany the teacher on the initial home visit and end of the year home visit, interpreting for the family as needed and assisting the family service staff. Assist in all conferences with the family to interpret as needed.
• Responsible for the health and safety of the children, on the bus, in the classroom, on the playground, and on field trips.
• Must check First Aid Kit in classroom and backpack monthly. Request needed supplies from Health/Nutrition Manager.
• Use positive discipline with the children following the Head Start Discipline Policy.
• Follow all rules and regulations of the host site.
• Comply with Wisconsin Statutes Children’s Code and Head Start Personnel Policies in suspected cases of child abuse or neglect.
• Assist and encourage parents, speaking in their home language, to participate in all aspects of the program as described in the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Welcome parents and volunteers, interpreting as needed and help them effectively utilize their skill and ability in planning and carrying out classroom activities.
• Participate in the monthly Family Activities and interpret for families, when requested by the Family and Community Coordinator.
• Follow all Wisconsin Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers.
• Follow emergency procedures according to Head Start policies. Assist in the practice of monthly fire/tornado drills.
• Become an active member of the site team; perform any duties to make the site run efficiently and effectively. Make necessary phone calls in the family’s home language.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, during work hours and in the community.
• Attend appropriate in-house and other agency related meetings.
• Attend Head Start provided in-services, take part in at least 15 hours of continuing education opportunities per year and record.
• Assist in preparing the classroom and materials to begin the year and help with inventory and cleanup of the classroom at the end of the year.
• Perform the duties of Bus Monitor for transporting the children to and from class. Must follow the job description for Bus Monitor when in this role.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or current CDA preferred. Willingness to take required classes according to Daycare Licensing.
• Must have the skill and ability to function as a positive and involved team member.
• Must have speaking and writing skills that enable effective communication in both English and a second language.
• Must be able to keep accurate records, and make all necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Must be able to work well with adults, and children with varied backgrounds and beliefs.
• Must be in good health and obtain a physical examination as required.
• Must have Mantoux tuberculin test upon hire.
• Must pass Pre-Employment drug tests.
• Must have valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, including liability, and an automobile for occasional use on the job.
• Must be able to occasionally work irregular hours.

Physical/Mental Abilities and Processes

• Frequent significant decisions and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work as a team member collaborating with parents and community resources.
• Regular kneeling, bending and sitting on the floor to attend to the needs of children.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work independently without intensive supervision.
• Must be able to balance and prioritize a work load and have strong time management skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: From $15.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sheboygan, WI 53081: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sheboygan, WI 53081: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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