POSITION AVAILABLE: Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc. – Wheatland is now scheduling interviews for a Paraeducator Head Start. This is a part-time position of 20 hours a week. There are no weekends and most major holidays are off as well as 2 full weeks off in December. The base hourly rate is $13.60.
For more information, please contact the Center Director, Liz at lgoddard@wyomingchild.org, please visit: www.wyomingchild.org. Deadline for applications until filled. We look forward to visiting with you! “This institution is an equal opportunity provider”
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE OF POSITION: PARAEDUCATOR
SUPERVISED BY: Center Director or Designee
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY: To assist the teacher/home visitor in providing an individualized developmentally appropriate early childhood education program with the overall goal of social competence and school readiness for each child.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D. and be 18 years of age (state requirements).
Must attain additional training or certifications, which may be required by Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc.
In the absence of an early childhood degree, Paraeducators must attend CDA training and make application for a Child Development Associates Credential.
Must be able to work well with children (ages birth through 5 years of age), including those with special needs, and their families.
Needs to be well organized and able to problem solve.
Must have knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for children.
The ability to follow and successfully complete both written and oral directions is necessary.
Must have interpersonal skills to work with a variety of personality types.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Implements set lesson plans, as directed, in individual, cooperative, small and large group settings.
Provides direct services to children, families, and staff in a variety of settings and weather conditions, including classrooms, private childcares and preschools, and family homes.
Rides on bus and safely loads and unloads children.
Engages children in developmentally appropriate activities while riding the bus.
Ensures all passengers, both children and adults, are properly buckled in seat belts or safety restraint systems.
Ensures that there is a responsible adult (parent/guardian/designee) at each stop before leaving a child.
ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION WILL MEET THE HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, DFS LICENSING, NAEYC STANDARDS, WYOMING DIVISION OF DISABILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS AND WCFD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. ALL EMPLOYEES WILL ADHERE TO THE MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES OF WCFD.
STANDARD JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Able to perform the essential functions of the position, as defined in the job description, without presenting a danger to either self or others, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must have an employment physical and TB risk assessment prior to work with children.
Must have AHA CPR and First Aid Training completed within 90 days, unless otherwise specified by the supervisor.
Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc. requires all prospective employees to participate in a Central Registry and criminal background check, including fingerprinting upon hire and every 5 years.
Must have a valid driver’s license, safe driving record and liability insurance as required by Wyoming State Law. Driving records are reviewed annually.
Wyoming Child and Family Development requires an initial statement of health from a licensed healthcare provider and a health status annual assessment.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or reach, to retrieve materials and supplies from ground level to a height of at least 5 ft.