KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Description

Job Title:                   Head Start Part-Time Extended Learning Assistant (Part Time)

Job Title Code:          02094

Salary Grade:            E01/120 $15.00/hr flat rate

Department:             Office of Early Learning

Reports To:               Head Start Early Learning Community School Site Supervisor

FLSA Status:             Non-Exempt Temporary PArt-time

Date Prepared:          June 30, 2017                           Date Revised: April 2018; May 2020;

                                                                                                            August 2021; Oct. 2021, June 2024

PURPOSE OF JOB: The HS Part-Time Early Learning Assistant assists instructors in the KCPS Head Start classroom and may provide extended learning activities for Head Start children enrolled in extended day (if hired for that shift).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works with Head Start instructors to effectively plan and implement lesson plans in the classroom and extended learning program, utilizing the approved curriculum, assessment and daily classroom routine.
2. Promotes and supports children’s social, emotional and physical development consistent with the philosophy of Head Start, Trauma Smart, and Conscious Discipline classroom management techniques.
3. Participates in cleaning and safety requirements of the Head Start program, to include following the C.A.S.E. transition procedure when moving children from one area of the school to another.
4. Attends all assigned training and professional development opportunities.
5. Monitors the arrival and departure of students according to Head Start requirements and keeps daily records of student attendance in the extended learning program, as applicable.
6. Maintains a welcoming and professional environment for children and families.
7. Adheres to all state childcare licensing regulations, Federal Head Start Program Performance Standards, to include supporting classroom ratio requirements.
8. Treats children, families and colleagues with professionalism and supports a positive work environment that aligns with the philosophy of KCPS Head Start, Trauma Smart and Conscious Discipline.
9. Follows district guidelines for reporting incidents of suspected abuse, neglect or contagious disease.
10. Utilizes relevant district and Head Start software and technology effectively in the performance of duties. Completes paperwork according to assigned timelines and follows code of conduct and confidentiality policies.
11. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possess a high school diploma and have previous experience with and/or training for working with children in a learning environment.
2. Ability to work with children ages three and four years old and understand the developmental needs of this age group.
3. Successful completion of required background check and submission of an intitial physical and TB screening.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

     1. Possess a Child Development Associate Cardential (CDA) and/or a two or four year undergraduate degree.

     2.Willing to enroll in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA

        credential program to be completed within 2 years of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects/children of at least forty pounds; use stairs; move quickly from one space to another; spend extended time outdoors in a variety of weather conditions; visual ability requires mono and color vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Temporary/Part-time 

Length of work year: 10 months. Five (5) hours per day/5 days per week or according to the district calendar work days. This position follows the school calendar. Two shift options are available (1) A.M. shift 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or (2) P.M. shift 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Position cannot be coordinated with other full-time KCPS employment.

Benefits: None