Traveling Teacher Assistant - Washington

Hiring: Traveling Teacher Assistant ; Summer Furlough (Washington, Avella, Burgettstown, Canonsburg, Plaza, Trinity West, Washington Park, McGuffey)

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

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  A high school diploma or equivalent required. Associate Degree in Early Childhood or related field, CDA preferred.


• - Prefer one (1) year of experience working with children 0-5 years old in a professional capacity and/or one (1) year of volunteer service in a Head Start or Early Head Start classroom.


• - Position will require by September 30, 2013: (a) at least a child development associate credential; (b) enrolled, and remain enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree; or (c) enrolled, and remain enrolled in a child development associate credential program to be completed within 2 years.


• Position will require within 1 year: training course(s) that focus’ on supporting behavioral needs in early childhood settings.

WORK WEEK:

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  Monday – Friday 8:00 AM– 3:30 PM

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

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  Responsible for providing support in a variety of classrooms based on program needs (i.e. classroom coverage, behavioral support, etc.).


• Responsible for assisting in maintaining ratio and active supervision at all times.


• Interact positively with children, families, and teaching staff to promote a high quality, supportive early learning environment.


• Actively participate in the classroom activities to promote growth & development of the children enrolled.


• Exhibit an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices throughout the daily schedule and routines in the early learning settings.


• Demonstrates and model’s self-regulation strategies and techniques.


• Provide positive behavioral supports to the early learning settings as assigned by the Education Team (i.e. third person support, one on one supports, etc.).


• Positively redirects and deescalates behavior using appropriate PBIS and Pyramid Model Practices.


• Implement strategies from the individual/classroom behavior plan as developed by the Education Team and/or mental health consultants.


• Demonstrates understanding and proper application of specialist behavioral trainings.

For more information, please visit our website at www.myblueprints.org or call Alexis Rosko at 724-225-9550 Extension 424.