Teacher Assistant

OBJECTIVE:
Under the direction of the classroom teacher, may assist in teaching related activities which include, but are not limited to, record keeping, material processing, set-up, student assistance, tutoring and other related tasks which allow the teachers to increase the efficiency within the instructional program. May aid in assisting specific individual students with medical/physical and/or personal needs which may include, but are not limited to, toileting, feeding, dressing, transferring/lifting and carrying students.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
A. Active nurturing supervision of children in the classroom.
1. Utilize curriculum to fidelity to teach children and keep them actively entertained.
a. Curriculum Implementation
b. Teacher Practices
- Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)
- Fidelity Tool
c. Learning Platform
- Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS)
2. Ability to input accurate data.
a. Ages & Stages Social Emotion & Developmental (ASQ’s)
b. Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP)
c. Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS)
d. Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP)
- Lesson Plans, Observations, Child Developmental Profiles, etc.
e. Utilizes program and agency data management systems for
- Attendance, Meals, Contacts, Daily Health Checks, etc.
B. Must be able to work closely together with other classroom staff to provide direct supervision of children.
a. Manage schedules amongst one another to ensure coverage
b. Supporting knowledge of Early Learning Outcomes Frameworks, School Readiness Goals, Program Goals/Policies
C. Performing duties requested by Supervisor, Head Start Director, COO, and CEO.
III. UNIVERSAL STANDARDS:
A. Communication
1. Ability to communicate (in-person and electronically) with staff, superiors, community officials, families effectively and appropriately.
B. Cultural Competence and Ethics
1. Positive, caring and supportive attitude characterized by understanding and non-judgmental commitment to participant families, coworkers, superiors, and all other persons with whom interaction occurs.
2. Comply with all Standards of Conduct and Confidentiality Policies as these are considered of the utmost importance in working with community residents.
C. Organization
1. Ability to manage time, energy and workspace well in order to accomplish all assigned tasks successfully.
D. Reporting
1. Ability to complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports.
a. Daily – Attendance, Meals, Observations, etc.
b. Weekly – Lesson Plans
c. Biweekly - Timesheets
d. Monthly – Meal Reports
e. Quarterly – Conference Forms, Staffing
f. Yearly – 2x per year – PALS, VKRP, & CLASS
E. Health and Safety
1. Ability to squat, sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, hear, see, speak, and lift and/or carry at least 40lbs.
2. Knowingness of possibility to exposure of blood, bodily fluids, or tissues
3. Knowingness of possibility to exposure of communicable diseases
F. Technology
1. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) proficient.
2. Willingness to train in program and agency data management systems
G. Professionalism
1. Ability to casually present oneself.
2. Accountability – Timely, Attendance
3. Team Oriented
4. Possess problem solving skills.
5. Continue to expand knowledge by attending trainings, etc.
IV. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A. 45 CFR §1302.91(e)(3) “A program must ensure Head Start [preschool] assistant teachers, at a minimum, [either]: have a child development associate (CDA) credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree; or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.
B. Willingness to complete/continue trainings/certifications - Any other trainings/certifications deemed necessary. Must maintain certain certifications.
V. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Comply with all background checks required by the program.
Valid Virginia Driver’s Licenses may be required
* Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, activities, assigned location, and hours of work, may change at any time with or without notice.