Children Program Assistant Jobs in Jackson, MS (NOW HIRING)

Characteristics of Work

Under the supervision of the Children’s Services Director, the Children’s Services Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, record keeping, reporting, guiding, training, supervising, evaluating, supporting, and collaborating to ensure the effective operation of the delivery services in the Education/Early Childhood Program, to include Early Head Start.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified by the Agency and/or as prescribed by the Vice President of Head Start and Early Childhood Programs.

Planning and Developing

Collects data and participates in writing and updating the Education and Early Childhood Division work plans.

Request needed professional services, supplies, and equipment for children enrolled in the Education/Early Childhood program.

Participates in team planning sessions.

Communicating

Assists with the negotiation of contracts and other agreement with professionals.

Provides curriculum materials for parents and staff.

Serves on committees, boards and other organizations, that have a concern for and/or provide services to children and families.

Prepares and submits reports as required.

Recruits volunteers and in-kind contributions.

Training

Assists with the assessment of training needs, development of training designs and conducts training for the children services division staff, parents, and others when necessary.

Attends and participates in staff meetings, parent meetings, and other program activities.

Attends workshops, conferences, and training sessions.

Monitoring

Monitors all assigned classrooms on a regular and/or unannounced basis in accordance with developmentally appropriate practice guidelines and the division work plans.

Provides follow-up services based on the assessment of needs.

Performs management oversight monitoring of assigned centers.

Record Keeping and Reporting

Checks, verifies, and maintains confidential and other required records in accordance with the division work plans.

Checks children’s records and provides follow-up with staff to ensure compliance.

Assists with developing program schedules, record keeping, and reporting systems.

Makes home visits in accordance with the division work plan.

Supervising and Evaluating

Provides input in developing job descriptions and performance evaluation plans for classroom staff in the Education/Early Childhood program.

Participates in the performance evaluation of the classroom staff as assigned.

Participates in the screening and interview process of classroom staff when necessary.

Serves on program committees and committees and boards of other organizations affiliated with children and families.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties and assignments as directed by the Children’s Services Director.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, two (2) years of experience working with preschool children and families in a child development program, and the ability to communicate effectively.

Special Requirements

Applicants must:

-pass Criminal Background and Child Abuse Central Registry Checks.

-meet State health requirements.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to fingers, hand, or feel objects when performing health services and operating agency vehicles. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. if necessary to lift a child. While performing the duties of this job, the employee primarily works in an indoor condition.

Supervisory Control

The Children’s Services Specialist is directly responsible to the Children’s Services Director, who is responsible to the Vice President of Head Start and Early Childhood Programs. The Children’s Services Specialist will be evaluated semi-annually by the Children’s Services Director. The evaluation will be conducted through a process of performance monitoring and progress reviews. The evaluation will be reviewed and approved by the Vice President of Head Start and Early Childhood Programs.