Head Start Teacher Assistant
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WATEREE COMMUNITY ACTIONS INC
Bishopville, SC, US
Summary
The teacher assistant supports the classroom teacher in providing a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. Responsibilities include supervising children, preparing instructional materials, and maintaining accurate records in accordance with Head Start standards.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Bishopville HS - Bishopville, SC, Salary Range: $14.85Hourly, Under direct supervision of a classroom teacher, the teacher assistant is responsible for providing children with a safe and healthy learning environment at an assigned facility in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards. This includes planning, coordinating, and supervising a classroom environment that promotes each child's total development (i.e. social, physical, emotional, cognitive and nutritional) while promoting positive, open communication with parents and children.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ø Assists a teacher in preparing instructional materials and in implementing instructional
activities for young children.
Ø Assists a teacher in providing developmentally appropriate activities/practices which
encourage the intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth of children.
Ø Assists in plan implementation, monitoring and record keeping.
Ø Follows positive discipline and confidentiality policies.
Ø Follow daily schedule provided by teacher.
Ø Provides constant supervision of children during all activities indoors and outdoors
Ø Attends all pre-service and in-service training sessions
Ø Performs related activities as assigned.
Qualifications: Education and Experience
The successful candidate will:
Ø Have a child development associate (CDA) credential;
Ø Have an associate or baccalaureate degree (in any area) or be enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.
Ø Have experience teaching pre-school age children.
Knowledge and Abilities
Ø Must have a desire to work with young children and be sensitive to their needs.
Ø Must have the ability to relate, work and communicate with children and adults from varying socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
Ø Must have a responsible and mature attitude.
Ø Must be able to read, write, communicate and follow directions accurately and with clear
understanding.
Ø Must be a team player and cooperate with staff in providing a wholesome center
environment.
Special Requirements:
Ø Must be able to physically perform emergency evacuations.
Ø Must respond positively to Child Abuse/Neglect, Sled/Fingerprint and Drug/Alcohol
Screening.
Ø Must participate when required in First Aid Certificate and CPR Training.
Ø Must have an annual TB screening and current physical exam.
