Teacher Assistant 1 or 2

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting the Head Start Teacher with all aspects of the classroom.

Qualifications (Teacher Assistant 1): Probationary wage $16.57/hr; 6 month wage $17.36/hr

• High School graduate or GED and minimum 18 years of age
• Prefer Early Childhood education and work experience
• Possess current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtain
• Ability to pass a background study
• Required to enroll in Child Development Associate Program (CDA) after completing six (6) month probation
• Regularly lifts 50 lbs., and occasionally more, and is able to kneel, bend, stoop, and sit on floor to attend to the children’s needs

Needed Attributes

• Awareness of, sensitivity to, and ability to work effectively with young children and families from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Possess computer/technology skills

Qualifications (Teacher Assistant 2): Probationary wage $17.71/hr; 6 month wage $18.59/hr

• Minimum current Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) required
• Prefer Early Childhood work experience
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or willing to obtain
• Must complete a minimum of 3 Early Childhood credits every 3 years
• Background study required
• High School graduate or GED and minimum 18 years of age
• Regularly lifts 50 lbs., and occasionally more, and are able to kneel, bend, stoop, and sit on floor to attend to the children’s needs

Needed Attributes

• Computer/technology skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Awareness of, sensitivity to, and ability to work effectively with young children and families from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing

Duties and Responsibilities (Teacher Assistant 1):

• Assists in the management of the site in its entirety and maintains compliance with federal performance standards and state licensing requirements
• Responsible for ensuring the safety of all children through the compliance of Head Start policies and procedures
• Responsible for the food program and meal requirements
• Assists in the individualized and quality care of children
• Assists with planning and implementation of the designated curriculum
• Assists with all child screenings and ongoing assessments
• Assists substitute teaching staff
• Assists with child and family outcomes as mandated by federal, state, and local regulations
• Assists with the implementation of home visits, conferences, field trips, and transition meetings
• Responsible for timely documentation of all required program data
• Assists children in a bus aide capacity on scheduled program transportation routes when assigned

Duties and Responsibilities (Teacher Assistant 2):

• Responsible for ensuring the safety of all children following Head Start Health/Safety and Standard Code of Conduct policies and procedures
• Assists with implementation of the designated Head Start curriculum & School Readiness goals
• Assists in classroom organization, preparation, and clean-up
• Participates in weekly site team staffing and planning meetings
• Substitutes in Center/Combo Managers absence
• Assists in specific record keeping and form completion
• Assists Center/Combo Manager as assigned with CACFP documentation, purchasing, meal prep & cleanup
• Assists with data collection, reporting, and analyzing child outcomes as mandated by federal, state, and local regulations
• Supports the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement goals and activities
• Assists children in a bus aide capacity on scheduled program transportation routes when assigned
• Participates in all program training and selected individualized professional development
• Assists children with toileting and diapering needs
• Is a Mandated Reporter

FT Teacher Assistant 1 or 2 needed in a Proctor Head Start classroom for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. Wage dependent on qualifications. 38 hrs/wk, 37 weeks/year. Please apply by July 31, 2022. AA/EOE