Teacher Assistant-Huntington

Brightpoint•Huntington, IN

About The Position

The Head Start Preschool Teacher Assistant helps prepare classroom materials and plans, and provides quality learning experiences for young children. The role supports children’s independence, curiosity, decision-making, cooperation, persistence, creativity, and problem-solving. The assistant works collaboratively with the Teacher, families, and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities, and helps maintain a safe, secure classroom that encourages curiosity, activity, self-discipline, and self-motivation. The assistant supports developmental assessments, prepares materials and supplies for activities, and guides children’s behavior in positive ways that promote growth, development, and self-esteem. The role is responsible for implementing Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC criteria, licensing requirements, and applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines in daily classroom operations. Confidentiality must be respected and maintained at all times.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must obtain Child Development Associate (CDA) certification within two years of employment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must become CPR and First Aid certified within 12 months of hire.
When driving for Brightpoint, must have a valid Indiana driver's license and maintain minimum auto insurance liability limits of $100,000/$300,000.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with preschool children preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing classroom materials and plans and provide quality learning experiences for young children.
Help promote children’s independence, curiosity, decision-making, cooperation, persistence, creativity, and problem-solving.
Work collaboratively with the Teacher, family members, and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.
Help ensure a safe and secure environment that encourages children to be curious and active and supports self-discipline and self-motivation.
Demonstrate adult behavior indicators outlined in CLASS and meet or exceed minimum threshold scores for Emotional Support (6), Classroom Organization (6), and Instructional Support (3).
Assist the Teacher in implementing developmental assessments for each child.
Plan and assist the Teacher in preparing materials and supplies in advance for activities.
Guide children’s behavior positively to support their growth and development and promote self-esteem.
Implement Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC criteria, licensing requirements, and applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines in daily classroom operations.
Respect and maintain confidentiality at all times.