A degree with nine (9) hours in early childhood coursework
Completed CDA
Be currently enrolled in a CDA program to be completed within two (2) years
Be currently and continually enrolled in a degree program including at least nine (9) hours in early childhood coursework
Have a degree and are completing 120 CDA clock hours
Successful experience working with preschool children desired
Able to lift, carry, and hold children up to 50 pounds
Ability to stoop, crawl, kneel, and bend in order to speak to children at the child’s eye level, to play with children, and to pick up toys and equipment from the floor
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To
Principal
Job Goal
To assist the teacher in the implementation of Head Start Performance Standards.
Performance Responsibilities
Responsible for providing a nurturing and appropriate learning environment for children in the Early Education program
Responsible for implementing a program for children that will provide experiences that encourage individual differences of the children regardless of special abilities, talents, ethnic heritage, culture, and language
Share responsibilities of maintaining the physical environment by assembling materials needed for the daily activities, being responsible for daily sign in/sign out of children, participating in the daily classroom activities and making suggestions in planning and guiding of the learning activities
Support and implement a process-oriented curriculum
Assist in communicating and establishing rapport with families
Attend and participate in parent and staff meetings and training sessions
Participate in at least two home visits and two parent conferences per year
Know and use appropriate, positive guidance, and discipline techniques
Maintain visual and auditory awareness of children at all times to ensure their safety in the classroom, on the playground, and on field trips
Act as a team member in lesson planning and record keeping
Maintain client confidentiality according to established policy
Attend all required meetings, including designated evening meetings
Submit initial physical examination upon hire and every two (2) years following
Submit initial tuberculin screening upon hire
Complete CPR training within 30 days of hire
Follow district policies and procedures
Have the ability to be flexible in working alternative hours on nontraditional program days
Other duties as defined and assigned
Terms Of Employment
The Early Education Teacher Assistant will be employed in a nine (9) or twelve (12) month position. The salary and the work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.
Required Testing
Post offer employment medical physical exam and essential functions test (EFT) required.
Work Environment/conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors with minimal temperature variations and under conditions with risk of injury and/or illness. The employee may also occasionally work with cleaning chemicals. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally can be loud. Generally the job requires 5 % sitting, 50% standing, and 45% walking.
Physical Demands
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and talk and hear.
The employee is frequently required to bend at the neck.
The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, reach, bend, crouch or crawl, squat, stoop, and kneel.
The employee must frequently lift, carry and/or hold, push, or move up to 50 pounds.
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Principal using the Early Education Teacher Assistant Evaluation.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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