Part-Time Teaching Assistant II (7:30am-11:30am)
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CAP Tulsa
Tulsa, OK, US
Summary
Assist the Lead Teacher in creating a stimulating learning environment for children and assume lead responsibilities in their absence. Maintain classroom operations, documentation, and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
Job Description
Part-Time Teaching Assistant II
JOB SUMMARY
This position will have a part-time schedule (ex. Monday-Friday, 2:30 pm-6:00 pm). Under administrative supervision of the School Leader and/or Assistant School Leader and the day-to-day direction of the assigned Lead Teacher, assist the Lead Teacher in planning and providing a stimulating and comprehensive learning environment for infants, toddlers or pre-school children; assume lead teacher responsibilities in absence of the Lead Teacher; perform activities meeting Federal Early Head Start and Head Start Performance Standard HSPS 1304.21 and any regulatory standard regarding classroom activity.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Comply with the education content mandates of the Head Start Performance Standards, program assessment, and work plans
Assist in the daily operations for the classrooms as a sub and in the Extended Care Program.
May assist peers with developing weekly lesson plans.
Utilize CAP-selected classroom support model to assist with classroom management.
May assist with home visit and parent conferences.
Work cooperatively with all CAP employees, Family Support personnel, volunteers and collaborative partners.
Build and maintain good parent/teacher relationships to encourage parent involvement.
Assist with required documentation including, but not limited to: Monthly Reports, Attendance, Meal Count, Family Contacts and Child Injury Reports.
Complete the Lead Teacher’s responsibilities in absence of the Lead Teacher.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
HS Diploma/GED with Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (with appropriate endorsement), or in the process of obtaining CDA, or Para-Professional Certification (by education or test).
Preference: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or Associates Degree in Family Relations/Child Development or a closely related education based discipline with 6 college courses that equal 18 credit hours in Early Childhood Education. Experience working with infant, toddler or pre-school children. Bilingual preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Must have proven successful interpersonal relationship skills to maintain effective and satisfactory working relationships with intra-department and inter-department staff, vendors, clients, visitors, and contractors.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions with ability to read, interpret, and present information efficiently and effectively.
Must be able to accurately audit records and ensure compliance with written or oral guidelines.
Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure.
Must maintain strict confidentiality of extremely sensitive data, records, files, conversations, etc
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Employee is subject to standing, stooping, walking, lifting, and carrying objects throughout daily job performance. Must be able to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds. Regular and reliable attendance is required.
CAP Tulsa, a community action agency, is focused on interrupting the cycle of poverty. We provide high-quality child care and early education services for young children, as well as a range of supportive services designed to improve the economic status of their parents.
CAP Tulsa is one of the largest anti-poverty agencies in Oklahoma. We believe every child and every family deserves equitable opportunities to succeed. This is achieved by empowering low-income families with the education and tools they need to break the cycle of poverty. CAP Tulsa provides the support and guidance with early childhood education and comprehensive enrichment programs for the entire family.
CAP Tulsa specifically focuses on a two generation approach that aims not only to prepare young children for future success in school, but also their parents through programs designed to increase parenting skills, employability and earning potential.
CAP Tulsa serves nearly 2,000 of Tulsa's low-income children in 10 early childhood centers across the county. CAP employs more than 600 staff members and coordinates the work of many vital volunteers.
We encourage your feedback and comments on our page, but please note that any offensive language or information that violates privacy policies will be removed.
Founded
1998
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Tulsa, Oklahoma
CAP Tulsa, a community action agency, is focused on interrupting the cycle of poverty. We provide high-quality child care and early education services for young children, as well as a range of supportive services designed to improve the economic status of their parents.
CAP Tulsa is one of the largest anti-poverty agencies in Oklahoma. We believe every child and every family deserves equitable opportunities to succeed. This is achieved by empowering low-income families with the education and tools they need to break the cycle of poverty. CAP Tulsa provides the support and guidance with early childhood education and comprehensive enrichment programs for the entire family.
CAP Tulsa specifically focuses on a two generation approach that aims not only to prepare young children for future success in school, but also their parents through programs designed to increase parenting skills, employability and earning potential.
CAP Tulsa serves nearly 2,000 of Tulsa's low-income children in 10 early childhood centers across the county. CAP employs more than 600 staff members and coordinates the work of many vital volunteers.
We encourage your feedback and comments on our page, but please note that any offensive language or information that violates privacy policies will be removed.
Founded
1998
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Tulsa, Oklahoma
