Assistant Head Start

Position Type:

Early Childhood- Para/Head Start Assistant

Date Posted:

8/26/2025

Location:

Head Start Program

Closing Date:

Until FilledPay Grade: 723 (Min $15.00 Hourly)

Work Days: 183

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for assisting the Head Start teacher in planning and implementing the educational activities in the classroom

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or equivalent

Child Development Associates Credential or Bachelor's Degree, or actively enrolled in a college or university to obtain either

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Initial TB testing as required by the Head Start performance standards prior to the first day of work

Ongoing wellness screenings as required by the Head Start Performance Standards

Experience:

Some experience working with students

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Assist the Head Start Teacher in:

Planning the learning experiences for the children in the classroom

Assessing and evaluating student learning through developmentally appropriate practices; anecdotal record entries/Child Outcome records and portfolio samples

Provide a learning environment that is developmentally appropriate

Involve parents as volunteers and as partners in the teaching process

Maintain updated files on each child

Maintain discipline and management of the classroom

Serve on Self-Assessment and Advisory committees when appropriate

Participate in professional growth activities

Assist with classroom housekeeping chores

Assist children in performing self-care tasks and in daily living skills

Participate in two home visits and two conferences for each child in the classroom

Assist with application and registration

Participate in daily planning sessions with the Head Start teacher

Assist with evening parent training meetings

Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or Head Start Director

Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and Head Start

Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Plano ISD and Head Start; follow directives from supervisor

Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor

Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor

Equipment Used:

Computer, Copier, Laminator, Voice Mail, Phone, Fax

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Work with frequent interruptions; may require lifting of up to 50 lbs.; frequent standing; stooping; bending; kneeling; pushing and pulling; frequent use of computer and repetitive hand motions

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