Assistant Education Impact Leader (Assistant Head Start Teacher)
About The Position
Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. (TCCAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated for over 50 years to making a positive difference in the lives of those experiencing hardships. The agency consists of multiple programs that are created to empower people in Halifax, Charlotte and Mecklenburg Counties of Southside Virginia. Through collaborative efforts, engaged staff and partnerships, Tri-County is able to further our mission to eliminate the violence of poverty through advocacy, empowerment and self-sufficiency. The Assistant Education Impact Leader assists the classroom teacher in planning and carrying out individual and group activities to meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of preschool children. Assists in maintaining a classroom conducive to happy learning and development of preschool children. Attends meetings, workshops and participates in related training when necessary. Establishes and maintains good staff/parent relationships. Serves as transportation aide as required.
Requirements
- Must have a Child Development Associate Certification and High School Diploma or GED.
- Should have access to a car and possess a valid Virginia Operator’s license
- Must be willing to work with parents
- Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within three months of employment
- Must have a physical exam completed prior to employment and renewed every two years thereafter
- Must have a Tuberculosis (TB) screening prior to employment
- Must be familiar with ethnic background of the children served
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience working with preschool children preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for communicating with parents and staff
- Assists teacher in carrying out activities with children in the classroom as needed as well as the educational program
- Assumes Lead Teacher role when teacher is absent
- Assists in the establishment of a safe and healthy learning environment
- Assists in the development of self-help skills
- Assists in stimulating physical growth
- Aids in receptive and expressive language development, making extensive use of open-ended questions and frequently writing down/reading back children’s own words
- Assist in building positive social skills
- Assists in establishing good home and center communications
- Maintains appropriate and positive voice tone with children in the classroom
- Assists in sanitizing and cleaning classroom daily and weekly
- Flexible in areas of work schedules and work sites; will be punctual when reporting to work
- Works to help classroom meet in-kind goal monthly
- Attends meetings, workshops and other training as required
Benefits
- Bi-weekly Pay
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Short-term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- 401K Plan
- 401K Plan Matching up to 6%
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
