Head Start Teaching Assistant

Position Title: Head Start Teaching Assistant

Reports To: Education Supervisor / Director of Operations

Classification: Full Time / Part Year / Non-Exempt

Status: Hourly

Required Education and Experience: Must meet the Head Start requirements, including a minimum of or willingness to obtain a Child Development Associate Credentials, awarded by the Council of Professional Development and have 480 hours of childcare experience. Pass pre-employment physical, TB test. Be certified in Infant/Child and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid.

Summary/Objective: The Head Start Teaching Assistant completes the listed tasks. All tasks are considered essential except those identified as non-essential.

Essential Functions:

• Assisting the Teacher in the development and implementation of classroom lesson plans and classroom management.


• Assisting the teacher in implementing daily group and individual activities so that the children are provided with opportunities to enhance their development.


• Assisting the Teaching with the children's screenings and assessments.


• Assists in preparing and serving meals daily, cleaning up as needed after meal service.


• Assists with diapering.


• Assists teacher with classroom set-up and clean-up.


• Ensures safety and emergency procedures are followed.


• Attends all scheduled staff meetings for position held.


• Ensures compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.


• Completes documentation as required.


• Conducts a self-evaluation and works consistently to improve own job performance & develops individual professional development goals annually.


• Communicates regularly and works cooperatively with all staff.


• Always maintains confidentiality.


• Respects and promotes the unique identity of each child and family, and refrains from stereotyping based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability.


• Ensures compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.


• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Executive Director