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Career Opportunities with Neighborhood House Association

About NHA:

The Neighborhood House Association is a non-profit organization. Head Start positions are funded in whole or in part by money provided through the State and Federal Government. Additionally, some Social Service Program positions may be funded in whole or in part through grant funds. Because positions and salaries may be funded through grants, and State and Federal funds ongoing employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these funds.


Our EEO Policy:

Neighborhood House Association is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.


Benefits:


Eligible employees receive the following benefits:

• 15 Holidays Days
• 401(K) Retirement 6% Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement up $2,500
• 2 Personal Days
• Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Agency-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Live Well Program
• 4 Paid Days Annual Bereavement (Note Total of 5 days of bereavement leave per loss)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
• Voluntary Benefits: Life and AD&D Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


**Medical and dental benefits are provided to regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.**


POSITION PURPOSE:
Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, and when appropriate, under the guidance of a teacher, assists in the instruction of children. Adheres to the core values of the Agency; NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct for Early Childhood Practitioners and Professional Practice; Head Start Performance Standards; and required Head Start competencies.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.
• Assist in developing weekly lesson plans which integrate activities that are developmentally appropriate for preschool children, reflect an integrated Head Start curriculum and philosophy, and comply with the Performance Standards;
• Recruits families for the Program as required by Performance Standards;
• Assist in developing and maintaining a safe and pleasing environment for the children which facilitates their ability to grow physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually;
• Assist in screening each child using appropriate assessment tools, and apply the requisite knowledge and skills in translating those assessments into appropriate lesson plans to meet the needs of each child;
• Assist in developing Individual Education Plans for children with special needs;
• Assist in ensuring that daily hygiene needs are met by modeling such routines as tooth brushing, hand washing, use of the bathroom, and meal times;
• Assist in ensuring the safety of the classroom as well as the outdoor playground;
• Provide emotional support and encourage high self-esteem in the children;
• Assist in maintaining written documentation on each child in compliance with requirements for confidentiality;
• Assist in preparing monthly reports on attendance, excused absences, daily sign in/out sheets, in-kind, CCFP meal count, fluoride tracking, health and safety checklist, etc.;
• Complete forms such as Home Visit, Parent/Teacher Conference, Classroom Meeting, training reports and agendas, Ouch Reports, Field Trip Permission Slips, and milestones;
• Assist in conducting home visits and parent/teacher conferences;
• Collaborate with the classroom Family Service Assistant to ensure that the needs of the family are met;
• Prepare food for children's meal time, wash dishes, and maintain cleanliness of children's bathroom and classroom environment;
• Participate in family support team meeting and document necessary information in children's file. Attend mandated meetings and trainings;
• Assist in preparing reinforcement/supplementary materials to aid parents in home instruction;
• Participate in center level case management meetings as needed;
• All other duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
• Knowledge of appropriate child