SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Early Head Start Classroom Assistant will assist in providing a warm and nurturing environment in which the toddlers can grow and in addition will assist in providing individualized Early Head Start experiences for toddlers.

QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL:

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. Six months experience working with young children
3. Eighteen years of age or older
4. Complete criminal record check from Department of Health & Welfare’s Criminal History Unit prior to consideration for hire

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL:

• Treat participants, fellow staff and community members with positive regard.
• Work on developmentally appropriate tasks in specific areas of need with designated children during small group time.
• Provide appropriate role model for behavior, speech, eating, etc.
• Attend post-class evaluations and provide information to Toddler Teacher about the child’s activities/progress for that day.
• Manage behavior through acceptable methods. If there are questions, ask the Toddler Teachers or Mental Health Professional.
• Attend training as requested by supervisor and provided by program.
• Complete paperwork as assigned by supervisor.
• Work with entire class as assigned by supervisor.
• Participate in an individualized continuing education plan including CPR and First Aid.

ADDITIONAL:

• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children's records and information relating to the center
• Demonstrate sensitivity to children
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

Required Experience

Six months experience working with young children

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other scientific discipline, preferably systems, electrical, mechanical, or software.
• 7+ years of engineering experience.
• 3-5 years of new product development and exposure to systems engineering roles.
• Demonstrated experience with systems engineering and risk management processes.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively translate needs and requirements.
• Ability to grow productive, trusting, and open relationships with a wide variety of constituencies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High degree of organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to develop protocols, conduct system tests and write reports.
• Strong initiative and passion for new technologies with high energy.

Preferred

• Graduate degree in Engineering (EE, ME, SW) or another scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience working with physicians and customers in a medical device product development role.
• Working knowledge of finite element analysis, tolerance analysis, and geometric tolerance.
• Awareness and working knowledge of system-level constraints in all disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, and software.
• Voice-of-customer experience and fluency with clinical radiology terminology.

**Other **

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.