Teacher Assistant

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Purpose Promotes the social, emotional,
physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children. Assists the
teacher in carrying out developmentally appropriate activities. Promotes
the health, nutrition, and education of the children and attends to
their safety and welfare. Essential Job Responsibilities Regular
consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.
Classroom Duties Assist developing weekly lesson plans and goals that
promote individual and group experiences. Assist preparing classroom
materials to support developmentally appropriate curriculum plans.
Assist setting up learning environment (indoor/outdoor) for daily
activities. Uses developmentally appropriate practices to facilitate
activities with groups and individual children. Assist promoting a
positive climate for learning. Utilizes lesson plans which reflect child
outcomes, parental and cultural influences, and promotes the social,
emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children.
Follow a consistent schedule which includes small and large group
experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor
activities, skill development, meals, and effective transitions.
Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation,
socialization, and choice making; asks open-ended questions and listens
respectfully to the answers. Provide an atmosphere that promotes and
reinforces parental involvement in all aspects of the program. Work to
develop a collaborative approach that benefits all children in the
classroom. Clean and sanitize classroom and equipment. Participate in
monthly staff meetings. Additional Job Duties: Assist in maintaining
accurate written records, including assessments, child outcomes
documentation, screening instruments, anecdotal observations, and other
required forms. Assist general maintenance and security of facility.
Attend agency meetings, trainings, and appropriate development
activities. Coordinate work schedule to meet program needs. Other duties
as assigned. OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate
Practices. Knowledge of how children learn through multiple
intelligences. Knowledge of child growth and development. Knowledge of
effective teaching strategies and interventions. Skill and willingness
to deal with sensitive family situations in a non-threatening and
professional manner. Daily kneeling, stooping, bending, lifting, and
sitting on the floor to attend to childrens needs. The ability to
carry and lift up to 25lbs safely Arrives at work on time, punctually
attends and actively participants in all required meetings, training and
overnight retreats and training. Ability to respond appropriately (both
mentally and physically) to an emergency or a crisis. Ability to work as
a team member collaborating with parents and community resources.
Patient and professional attitude toward program participants while
managing a busy workload requires good interpersonal skills. Respectful,
cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program
activities. Projects a professional work image, both in dress and
manner. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://jobapps.hrdirectapps.com/applicantform/D3873757271/0