Service Area: Education

Nature of Work

Assist the Education Managers in providing organization and clerical support. Enter data into program database and file required documentation. Maintain library system. Maintain communication within the education component. Serve as a substitute in classrooms as needed. Adhere to confidentiality statement.

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirement:

High School Diploma or GED.

Prefer: Experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job duties.

Essential Functions

Clerical and General Functions

• Must be able to accurately enter data from a variety of forms with varying degrees of complexity and troubleshoot data errors and/or discrepancies.
• Review data for errors or potential problems; and work with staff members in order to resolve problems or to correct errors.
• Intermediate working computer knowledge and the ability to use a variety of software including Word and Excel.
• Work with Education Managers and administration to ensure accuracy and completeness of data entry.
• Communicate and share education component information with teaching staff and component personnel.
• Maintain resources for teaching staff. Ex.. home visit packets, screening bags, etc.
• Take minutes at all Education Component meetings and post on shared drive.
• Plan and implement the Feed-n-Read program wide activity twice a school year.

Library Functions

• Maintain check out and in system for all library materials.
• Identify needed resources and repair/replace materials when needed.
• Add new items as acquired.
• Maintain resource library inventory.

Volunteer Functions

• Conduct orientation with all new volunteers before classroom placement.
• Plan and implement volunteer recognition and appreciation throughout the school year.
• Oversee placement of Foster Grandparents in the classrooms.
• Schedule community organizations for all Feed-n-Read events.
• Work with community organizations to implement special events throughout the school year.

Classroom Functions

• Serve as a substitute in the classroom as needed.
• Cover breaks for employees in classrooms as needed.

Collaboration

• Maintain a positive working relationship with Education Managers and teaching staff.
• Work collaboratively with all components of Child Start Inc. to provide comprehensive services for children and families.
• Provide support and feedback to volunteers, substitutes, Foster Grandparents, and parents.
• Collaborate with all staff to support a positive working environment.
• Participate in all required program meetings and trainings.
• Participate in training as required by STARS, state childcare licensing, and Child Start Inc.
• Complete all tasks in the required period for each.
• Follow Child Start Inc.’s procedure for any absences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to Perform Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Basic knowledge of computer usage.
• Ability to take direction and accept flexibility in job expectations.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, problem solve, and effectively handle multiple tasks.
• Physical ability to move quickly in order to respond to children for safety purposes.
• Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or crisis situation.
• Able to identify and solve problems constructively.
• Attends and participates constructively at all scheduled service area and program-wide meetings and trainings.
• Participates in required training.
• Promotes a positive work environment.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, parents and community.
• Ensure Head Start Performance Standards and state childcare licensing requirements are followed.
• Abides by Child Start Inc. Standards of Conduct and Policies and Procedures to accomplish agency goals.

Essential Tasks Related to Work Site and Environmental Conditions

• Able to lift up to 45 pounds on a daily basis
• Able to kneel, stoop, bend, twist, push, pull, crawl, sit, and

go up and down stairs daily.

• Able to perform duties in an active environment.
• Able to operate office equipment as applicable.
• Ability to see and hear (with or without assistance).
• Ability to read, write, and count.
• Others that apply:
• Outside/inside conditions
• Travel by car or bus
• Excessive temperatures
• Excessive noise/intermittent or constant
• Hands in water and cleaning solutions, solvents
• Silica, asbestos, etc., fumes, smoke, gases, dust
• Radiant/electrical energy
• Slippery/uneven walking surfaces
• Pollens, animal dander