Somali interpreter for Head Start parenting education
ORGANIZATION: Seattle Public Schools Head Start
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Head Start is a Federally funded program serving low-income children and families throughout Seattle. Our families are very diverse, and we value parents as the first and best educator and advocate for their child! We are excited to offer a series of workshops based on parent interest and Head Start mandates.
We are looking for a Somali interpreter for a Positive Parenting/Positive Discipline Workshop that will be held at our Roxhill site (West Seattle/White Center) on March 29th.
Great opportunity for community and social services!
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
Roxhill Elementary SchoolHead Start9430 30th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98126
DATE POSTED
March 9, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Interpreter
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
N/A