Instructional Assistant, Head Start (Candidate Pool) 26-27

College Station ISD•College Station, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities to promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of preschool children. Build positive, healthy relationships with students and parents to encourage school readiness skills. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree (Early Education preferred) OR Valid Child Development Associate ( CDA ) credential ( required for Head Start )
Valid Texas educational aide certificate (may be obtained after hired)
Recent (within 12 months of hiring) physical exam and cleared tuberculosis test
Ability to work well with children and families
Ability to communicate effectively
Willing to be trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention and to implement as needed
Willing to be trained in Conscious Discipline® and to implement in all situations with children
CPR and First Aid required, but may be obtained after employment

Nice To Haves

Some experience working with children in educational settings preferred

Responsibilities

Instructional Support: Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Student Management: Use principles and practices of Conscious Discipline® philosophy in all situations involving instruction and student management.
Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom, including mealtime, bus/car duty, field trips and playground management
Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
Share responsibility for toileting or custodial issues
Other: Communicate any family information gained clearly and immediately to Family Advocate and teacher
Communicate personal plans to teacher and other team members as applicable
Contribute with all Head Start staff to maintain positive and effective campus team
Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned
Participate to improve own professional performance through workshops, staff development, conferences, college courses, and other training opportunities
Follow campus and district directives, policies, and procedures
Always conduct oneself in a professional manner, but especially during school hours and at school related events
Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assists fellow workers
Perform other duties as assigned by program or campus staff