Are you passionate about helping young children build strong social-emotional skills? Do you enjoy being part of a team that makes a lasting difference in children's lives? If so, we'd love to have you on our team as a Behavioral Health Assistant !
In this role, you'll be a key part of the classroom environment-supporting children, collaborating with staff, and helping create a positive, nurturing space where every child can learn and thrive.
What You'll Do
- Support children's social-emotional development by using Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) techniques.
- Plan and lead PBIS-based activities that help children learn skills like emotional regulation, problem-solving, and positive interactions.
- Provide one-on-one behavioral support to children displaying challenging behaviors.
- Collaborate with classroom staff to develop and implement individualized behavior plans.
- Participate in weekly team meetings to review progress and identify new strategies to support children's success.
- Attend PBIS staff meetings, trainings, and monthly team meetings.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families.
- Keep PBIS materials and equipment organized and inventoried.
- Communicate regularly with the Mental Health Manager.
- Serve as a positive advocate for Head Start in the community.
- A passion for early childhood development and behavioral support.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Consistent punctuality and dependability.
- Commitment to Head Start's goals, philosophy, and mission.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn new techniques and strategies.
To ensure success in the classroom environment, candidates must be able to:
- Lift up to 50 lbs .
- Kneel, stoop, bend, reach, and sit on the floor daily.
- Play with active children.
You'll be part of a dedicated, supportive team committed to providing children with the foundation they need for long-term success-socially, emotionally, and academically. Your work will have a direct, meaningful impact every single day.
Benefits include: generous paid time off, health insurance, a 30% child care discount, and paid holidays.
If you are ready to help children grow, learn, and shine, apply today and become a valued member of our Head Start community!
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM (40 hours/week)
Program Year: August-June
Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Benefits Eligible
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least one year of paid experience working with preschool-aged children.
Behavioral health training and/or experience preferred.
Salary Description
$ /hr based on education & experience
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