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Kansas Employer Center Floater (Cherokee County/Riverton) in Riverton, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12934358
POSITION SUMMARY:Support comprehensive functions of all center staff by reporting to classrooms as needed to ensure an interesting and secure environment that encourages play, exploration, safety and learning for children participating in the Head Start program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Follow the daily schedule and allow children the opportunity to make choices in learning experiences
Interact with children in ways that facilitate the development of expressive language and thought
Work cooperatively and appropriately with volunteers, professional partners, and co-workers through the facility
Demonstrate realistic expectations about childrens attention spans, interest, social abilities, and physical needs
Team with center staff to provide an inviting, engaging and responsive learning environment
Assist with observations and documentation of each childs developmental level
Float among classrooms to meet supervision requirements for all children
Eat meals with children as assigned
Utilize Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies to prevent and defuse challenging behavior
Comply with Head Start Performance Standards, Licensing Requirements, and Program Policies
Respect and support cultural differences and diverse family structures
Demonstrate good work habits such as arriving on time and adhering to appropriate break times
Attend mandatory In-Service trainings and staff meetings
Responsibility to report any suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate authority
Advocate for SEK-CAP, Inc. in the community
Maintain and assure confidentiality and privacy of SEK-CAP customers
Uphold and promote the core values and mission statement of SEK-CAP
Support management decisions both in actions and words
Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential:
Basic computer skills
Basic operation skills of general office equipment such as photocopiers, faxes, and phone systems
Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible
Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public and to communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in writing
Resourceful and well organized
Must be able to interact with children, families and co-workers in a optimistic manner
Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with co-workers, community partners, and customers
Ability to learn and adapt to change
Desired:
Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.
Knowledge of area resources.
Knowledge of Early Childhood Development