Head Start Teacher Assistant

Mid Florida Community Services Head Start/Early Head Start-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Daytona Beach, FL
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Responsible for supporting the needs by assisting the teacher with the day-to-day operation and management of the classroom. Assisting with guiding and directing the learning experiences for children by providing a developmentally appropriate learning environment.

  • Assists teacher with providing developmentally appropriate activities to enhance physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in the classroom, ensuring each child's individual needs are met.
  • Implements lesson plans in collaboration with teacher using established curricula ensuring that small group, large group and individual experiences are provided.
  • Guides children in developing basic concepts as prescribed in the education, nutrition, health, dental and mental health plans.
  • Prepares children for screening and exam procedures such as vision, hearing, dental, speech, and developmental to encourage successful completion.
  • Assists teacher with ongoing observation and assessment on each child within the classroom utilizing required tracking tools.
  • Assists teacher in maintaining Education Child Portfolio for each child in the classroom with required and current documentation.
  • Works in partnership with the teacher in identifying any child with a suspected delay or any other area of concern.
  • Supports the teacher in the implementation of LEA IEP's.
  • Implements and documents organized play in the outdoor learning environment.
  • Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly classroom and playground area.
  • Supports teacher in maintaining an adequately supplied classroom, ensuring the physical and developmental needs of all children are met.
  • Provides and participates in learning experiences that allow children to solve problems, initiate activities, explore, question and gain mastery through learning by doing.
  • Supports the development of children's positive self-concept and social skills through the promotion of cultural and ethnic acceptance and experiences.
  • Provides direct supervision to children at all times; maintaining child/staff ratios in accordance with policies and regulations.
  • Supports teacher in maintaining accurate classroom attendance.
  • Participates with children at mealtimes, including breakfast and lunch, ensuring family-style dining is implemented.
  • Assists teacher with the implementation of healthy cooking experiences within the classroom setting.
  • Assists in planning and participates in regular safety and fire/storm drills.
  • Maintains and documents regular contact with parents and assists teacher with ensuring two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences are conducted yearly.
  • Assists teacher in completing two individualized home activities each month per child and provides to parents.
  • Reports child abuse and neglect in accordance with program policies and procedures.
  • Assists in the recruitment of children for the program.
  • Assists in maintaining appropriate documentation required by USDA/Child Care Food Program.
  • Actively participates in center/classroom activities, parent meetings and annual parent activities as requested.
  • Acts as an advocate and role model for Head Start families.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of the annual training plan.
  • Attends and actively participates in training programs, staff meetings, and other meeting/trainings.
  • Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information.
  • Maintains effective working interaction with coworkers and outside contacts.
  • Organizes and prioritizes all assignments as directed.
  • Participates in community activities that enhance Head Start programs as directed.
  • Demonstrates proficiency and application in the learning environment of the CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System).
  • Participates in ongoing monitoring, Community Assessment and Self-Assessment.
  • Submits reports, documents, and files as directed.
  • Uses and follows the policies/procedures of Head Start, federal, state and local regulations/laws.
  • Minimum requirement of High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Must enroll at 90 days of hire to complete Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential with 9 months.
  • Once the CDA program is complete must enroll to complete Associate Degree within 2 years.
  • Valid Florida driver's license and be insurable by Company's current insurance carrier.
  • Subject to federal, state and local legal requirements/background checks.
  • Teacher Break Pay
  • Sick
  • PTO
  • Employer paid health benefits
  • Non-Matching retirement
  • 14 company paid holidays
  • Pet Insurance
  • Basic $30,000 Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
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