Early Childhood Assistant (MPES & HOPE)

PCN 14155051CX

Calendar 194/8 Hrs 

Paygrade 2 - $16.80/hr

Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package* for employees. This package includes a robust employee benefits offering with access to plan options for supplemental and options plans. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost! If an eligible employee does not need medical coverage, CCPS has a paid benefit opt-out option.

Qualifications: (Inclusive of federal guidelines as they pertain to Head Start positions)

1. High school diploma  or equivalent and current Preschool CDA or equivalent state/national certification, or willingness to obtain within one (1) year
2. Certification: current Infant/Child First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days.
3. Experience working with preschool children.
4. Ability to pass health screening, including tuberculosis test, per Head Start Performance Standards.
5. License: Valid Florida driver’s license and insurance.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Assists in developing and implementing appropriate instructional plans and individualized learning experiences for 3 – 5-year-olds as prescribed by program curricula.
2. Establishes and maintains learning environments that meet all applicable state and federal health and safety standards.
3. Assists in gathering, evaluating and utilizing ongoing child development assessment data.
4. Engages families in program activities by maintaining ongoing and open communication, including participation in conferences and home visits.
5. Meets all state and federal record-keeping and recording requirements.
6. Assists in implementing prescribed, individualized support, behavior and/or learning plans.
7. Practices positive child behavior and management techniques in the classroom.
8. Participates in requisite professional development activities.
9. Supports and supervises classroom volunteers and interns.
10. Maintains relevant, ongoing and open communication with coworkers and supervisory staff.
11. Works closely with partnering community agencies to provide quality, seamless services.
12. Performs assigned duties related to student safety on campus.
13. Performs other duties related to the job goal as directed.

Full job description can be found: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net

Compensation information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/Page/16990

Benefits information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=18838

*Benefits eligibility will be determined and communicated to new hires during the onboarding process. 

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