-
11 people are interested
Head Start: Family Services Provider Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Seattle Public Schools Head Start
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
11 people are interested
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and families and has an interest in social services. Head Start is a national program that serves low-income children ages 3 - 5. While our main focus is school readiness, family engagement is equally important, and our Family Support Providers work hard to increase that engagement by identifying family needs and strengths. These providers are looking for assistants to work on gathering resources, making referrals for needed services, creating and distributing center newsletters, and other tasks that help support healthy families. You will become a valued member of the Head Start community and directly impact the lives of the children and families that you work with, while gaining new skills. Hours are flexible for this position and will typically correspond with the Family Service Providers' schedule, which is 8 - 5, Monday - Friday.Site locations are: Broadview-Thomson ES, Concord ES, Dunlap ES, Emerson ES, MLK ES, Northgate ES, Olympic Hills ES, Roxhill ES,
West Seattle ES.
More opportunities with Seattle Public Schools Head Start
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Seattle Public Schools Head Start
Location:
2445 3rd Ave S, Mail Stop 31-555, PO Box 34165, Seattle, WA 98124, US
Mission Statement
Seattle Public Schools Head Start educates and supports young children and their families to enhance their potential for success as life-long learners! The overall goal of Head Start is to improve the social competence and school readiness through commitments to a supportive learning environment for children and families. Head Start supports of all aspects of a child’s development, including social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth. Head Start recognizes that children develop in the context of their families culture and language. We believe that fostering relationships with the community is important for families and children so that families are respected and their needs met.
Description
Head Start is a FREE federally funded child development program for children and their families who qualify. The Head Start programs in Seattle Public Schools serve three-year and four-year-old children, offering full and part-day programs at various schools in the district.
Our program services include:
- A school readiness, literacy and math based early childhood education program
- Individual Education Plans for every child
- Individualization for students with disabilities
- Interpreter support for dual language learners
- Family Support Services and Family Engagement
- Door-to-door transportation
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack are provided
Head Start Benefits
- The curriculum and assessments are aligned with K-12 standards
- Transition to Kindergarten is effective because the child is familiar with the school environment
- Families and children become involved in the school that the child will attend
- Preschool children can attend the same school as their siblings
- Families have access to other resources in the school and community
- Classrooms are open Monday through Friday and follow the school year calendar
- Full-day programs operate 6.5 hours each day
- Part-day programs operate 3.5 hours each day
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple Elementary School LocationsSeattle, WA 98125
DATE POSTED
October 8, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Child Welfare
- People Skills
- Teaching / Instruction
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- flexbile
- Computer skills helpful