HS - Teacher

Action Pact Inc•Folkston, GA

just now•$11 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Action Pact is a community action agency dedicated to improving lives and communities for over 50 years. We are seeking a full-time Head Start Teacher Assistant to create a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment for children. The Teacher Assistant will support the assigned teacher in planning and implementing classroom activities, duties related to children, and parent engagement, adhering to performance standards and program review instruments.

Requirements

A minimum AA in Early Childhood Education or related field is required.
Valid Georgia Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

BA preferred

Responsibilities

Implement a curriculum designed to improve the physical abilities, social/emotional development, and mental skills of children enrolled in the program; review with Center Coordinator/Lead Teacher before implementation
Supervise, monitor, and observe each child and make recommendations for improvements in individual educational plans
Coordinate the activities of volunteers and aides assigned to the classroom; work closely with staff professionals in carrying out parent involvement activities
Keep written reports and records of health, attendance, problems, and progress of each child
Participate in conferences with parents and other staff professionals to enhance child development through a carefully planned and coordinated program
Attend staff meetings, workshops and in-service training sessions, and parent meetings when required
Visit homes of children at a minimum of twice a year and assist in the plan for child development outside the classroom setting
Develop daily lesson plans that reflect the assigned curriculum, are age-appropriate, and include a variety of activities and experiences, meeting Head Start performance standards (e.g., fostering cognitive functioning, balancing teacher-directed and child-initiated activities, proper materials use)
Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem-solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice-making; ask open-ended questions and listen respectfully
Discuss each child’s ability and limitations and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of each child
Demonstrate appropriate classroom management techniques, including establishing and maintaining organization and dealing with disruptions and behavior problems (corporal punishment and isolation are prohibited)
Set up and organize the classroom in a neat and orderly manner, establishing a climate conducive to learning
Observe, assess, and record the behavior (individual and group needs, specific interests, strengths, and concerns) of all children assigned to the classroom
Advise parents on the progress and/or problems of each child on a continual basis, documenting all contacts and efforts where parents are difficult to contact
Be courteous and receptive to all Head Start parents, encouraging participation in their child’s development
Supervise the arrival and departure of children
Establish, utilize, and identify a variety of interest areas; organize space, equipment, and supplies (e.g., Blocks, Library corner, Discovery/Science area, Dramatic play/housekeeping area, Table Toys and Games, Art Area, Music/Movement, Sand/Water, Computer, Writing, Storage area(s))
Utilize at least one (1) assessment tool appropriate to the age(s) of the children on a regular basis, with records reflecting its use
Ensure that records reflect that the program of activities and experiences are planned and based on on-going assessment
Maintain on-going observations, recordings (anecdotal or other), and evaluations of each child’s growth and development in each child’s file
Develop and implement an individual education program (IEP) for each child with an identified and confirmed disability, in conjunction with Education and Disabilities Specialists
Conduct daily head count and complete daily attendance records
Inventory, request, and store adequate and appropriate classroom materials and supplies
Make required home visits (minimum 2) to parents or guardians of children assigned to the classroom and complete required reports
Assess and evaluate assigned Teacher Assistant not less than annually in writing and submit to the Center Coordinator/Lead Teacher
Promote parent and community volunteers and actively seek In-Kind donations, ensuring proper documentation of services
Respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations
Monitor, document, and follow procedures for reporting suspected child abuse
Adhere to the confidentiality policy at all times
Maintain attendance rosters with noted times when children arrive late or leave early
Maintain an up-to-date portfolio for each child as part of their assessment
Perform all other duties as assigned