Teacher Assistant

JOB TITLE:                          Teacher Assistant
REPORTS TO:                      Head Start Center Manager
CLASSIFICATION:              Full-Time
STATUS:                                Non -Exempt
OFFICE LOCATION:           Head Start Early Child Development Center
                                                (Haralson)                                        

General Job Description:

Under the direction of the Center Manager, the Teacher Assistant will be responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities according to the requirements of  the Head Start Performance Standards, Georgia Bright from the Start: Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) Rules and Regulations, and Tallatoona CAP, Inc. and develop a team approach to classroom teaching in collaboration with the Teacher.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist Teacher with maintaining classroom management and coordinating the daily activities of the Head Start classroom.

Helps Teacher use the program curriculum to develop lesson plans for classroom and supportive activities both indoors and outdoors to ensure individualization for child development

Maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment for the children, indoors and outdoors, in accordance with agency guidelines.

Provide constant supervision of children at all times.

Helps conduct on-going observations and anecdotal record of children in his/her care. Uses records and screenings to develop daily and weekly lesson plans meeting the needs of the children and meeting weekly planned objectives.

Assists teacher with home visits and parent conferences, and maintaining proper records within agency time frame.
 
Helps Prepares information for Individual Education Programs (IEP) based on observations. Attends IEP meetings as required by supervisor.
 
Promotes consistent child attendance in the classroom.

Prepares monthly parent calendar.

Refers to the IEP(s) for individualization on lesson plans.

Attends required training and meetings as specified by the agency.

Participate in Open House and Parent Meetings as required by supervisor.

Articulate in defining and explaining the eight domains of learning and how the curriculum meets the domains.

Participates in recruitment activities (children and classroom volunteers) as required by supervisor.

Diaper and bathe children (if necessary) in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Follows nutrition and health guidelines for the Family Style meals and hygiene practices (tooth brushing, hand washing etc…).

Reports all needs related to service area delivery to the Center Manager.

Maintains confidential files in accordance with agency procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge,  Skills and Abilities:

Must be effective in both verbal and written communication skills

Must have ability to plan and organize

Must be able to attend required meetings and trainings at various locations

Must have the ability to work with individuals inclusive of all ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds 

Must be able to lift 40 pounds and must be able to work a flexible schedule

Must pass the Work Keys basic skills test with a certificate level score (silver certificate preferred).

Both oral and written English/Spanish bilingual skills preferred

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Must have access to a vehicle, a valid drivers’ license and maintain adequate liability insurance

Education and Experience:

CDA Certification or Early Childhood Diploma

Experience working with preschool children in an educational setting.

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