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SUMMARY: The primary duty of the Paraprofessional is helping the Head Teacher with classroom instruction and other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Reinforce daily lesson plans.
• Supports/Assists teaching team as they implement Curriculum and Head Start Performance Standards in the classroom.
• Assist with preparation and clean-up of meals.
• Complete classroom sanitation and hygiene routines.
• Responsible for toileting/diapering.
• Participates in all necessary trainings or meetings.
• Promotes the organization in the community by sharing the responsibility of active recruitment of children.
• Staff will support the program-wide adoption of the teaching pyramid model to promote the development of young children's social-emotional competence and address challenging behavior.
• Staff will create and maintain a positive organizational culture by demonstrating the program-wide behavioral expectations in their social interactions with children, families, community members and colleagues. 
• Structures a developmentally appropriate education experience in the classroom
• Teaches students to follow rules and procedures in the classroom and school
• Monitors student's progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for kindergarten.
• Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to head teacher
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents
• Enforces safety and security standards for children, staff, and visitors
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in early childhood education
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance, incident reports, and other necessary records 
• Enthusiastic personality that will engage preschool children
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills with adults and children
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with teachers, support staff, parents, and students in a positive, constructive way.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as required for record keeping and documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.