Preschool Teacher Aide

Green Hills Head Start•Bethany, MO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-exempt position responsible for aiding the teacher in child development and center management. The Teacher Assistant is directly responsible to the teacher.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to pass a criminal background screening successfully
Must obtain a CDA credential within two (2) years from the date of hire
Ability to be sensitive and responsive to diversity
Ability to work independently and in partnership with team members
Ability to set limits and boundaries that maintain the helping role of a practitioner and assist others with setting healthy boundaries
Ability to communicate effectively with youth, co-workers, volunteers, and supervisor
Seek to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities in related service areas
Must have the necessary skills to communicate to children and families with kindness and respect
manage time appropriately
work as a team with adults
receive instructional direction from the teacher
practice positive behavior support techniques effectively
utilize curriculum with fidelity
assist with assessments and electronic recordkeeping

Nice To Haves

some college preferred

Responsibilities

Assists the teacher in planning, executing, and evaluating developmental experiences of the children in the classroom, mealtimes, and on the playground.
Assists the teacher in managing the operation of the center.
Assists in the supervision of Head Start children.
Reinforces positive behavior by maintaining consistent limits and realistic expectations, anticipating problems, redirecting children, and promoting each child’s self-esteem.
Assists parents and volunteers as needed and as directed by the teacher.
Assists in maintaining records at the center as directed by the teacher.
Performs janitorial duties at the center as directed by the teacher.
May assist the lead teacher in engaging in visits at the homes of the children.
May publicize and explain the Head Start Program to citizens, organizations, and agencies in the county in which the center is located as directed by the teacher.
Engages in a variety of specific tasks related to child development as directed by the teacher.
Performs all duties in the spirit of cooperation and teamwork with other staff members.
Participates in workshops, in-service training opportunities, and formal education classes as planned and considered applicable to the execution of work duties.
Required to obtain/maintain a (CDA) Child Development Associate Certificate.
Required to maintain current health requirements of an annual T.B. Tine and physical.
Performs other duties related to center activities as may be assigned by the teacher.