Instructional Assistant, Head Start (26-27)
College Station ISD•College Station, TX
•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 Degree (Early Education preferred) or valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (required for Head Start) or ability to obtain
- 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 Conscious Discipline® and implement in all situations with children
- Willing to be trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention
- CPR and First Aid required, but may be obtained after employment
- Some experience working with preschool children in educational settings preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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, 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
