HS - Teacher Assistant

Action Pact Inc • Waycross, GA

82d • $12 - $15

About The Position

Action Pact is a community action agency deeply rooted in the promise of improving lives and communities. For over 50 years, we have worked alongside local partners and have become integral to the progress of the individuals and families in the communities we serve. Join up with Action Pact, an agency that was built on the promise that every family should have an opportunity for success. We are recruiting for a full time Head Start Teacher Assistant that provides a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment for children. In this role, the Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the assigned teacher in planning and implementing all duties related to the classroom, children and parents as stated in the performance standards and on-site program review instrument.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A preschool CDA/TCC is required.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily head count and complete daily attendance records and meal count.
• Follow an approved curriculum and daily schedule, and assist in development and implementation of daily lesson plans.
• Monitor, document and follow the policy for reporting suspected child abuse.
• Observe, assess and record the behavior of assigned children.
• Develop and implement an individualized education plan (IEP) for each child with an identified disability.
• Assist to compile an inventory and request and store adequate classroom materials and supplies.
• Assist Teacher with visits to the homes of parents or guardians of children assigned to classroom.
• Assist Teacher to coordinate the activities of volunteers.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and program.
• Assist in the implementation of the assigned curriculum designed to improve children's development.
• Demonstrate appropriate classroom management techniques.
• Advise parents of progress and/or problems of each child.
• Supervise the arrival and departure of children and load/unload buses.
• Establish and organize various interest areas in the classroom.
• Ensure rooms are neat and attractive, and children’s work is displayed.
• Maintain records in the classroom established by the appropriate Specialist.
• Report needs for equipment repair or placement.
• Coordinate with appropriate community resources.
• Promote parent and community volunteers and actively seek In-Kind donations.
• Respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations.
• Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice making.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave that accrues day 1.
• 15 Paid Holidays & Monday- Friday Work Week.
• Low Cost Medical Insurance + Free Employee Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Free Life Insurance up to 2 times salary + Free Long Term Disability.
• Retirement Plan eligibility day 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees