Preschool Teaching Assistant

Early Learning Essentials•Saratoga Springs, UT

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the teacher to provide instruction, supervision, and provision of appropriate learning activities for all enrolled children at a specified site. Under the direction of the teacher, delivers comprehensive educational services to Head Start children, including those with Individualized Education Plan's (IEP), behavioral support or health plans and English language learners, helping them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a developmentally appropriate manner toward the overall goal of social competence and school readiness, as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards, the 2007 Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act and Early Learning Essentials' policies and procedures and ensures services support the agency's school readiness plan.

Requirements

Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within two (2) years.
Ability to write and speak the English language in a proficient and professional manner to meet requirements of the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with preschool children or preschool lab work leading to a degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from a recognized institution is preferred.
An Associate or Baccalaureate degree (in any area) from a recognized institution or be enrolled in a program leading to a degree.
An Associate or Baccalaureate degree in ECE, Elementary Education, Child Development, or other closely related field from a recognized institution is preferred.
Bilingual Spanish-speaking is desirable and may be required in some locations.
Substantial knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

Assists the teacher to provide instruction, supervision, and provision of appropriate learning activities for all enrolled children at a specified site.
Delivers comprehensive educational services to Head Start children, including those with Individualized Education Plan's (IEP), behavioral support or health plans and English language learners.
Helps children develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a developmentally appropriate manner toward the overall goal of social competence and school readiness.
Ensures services support the agency's school readiness plan.
Maintains current inter-rater reliability in Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG).
Handles/re-directs child challenging behaviors.
Manages multiple tasks and develops solutions to problems with limited supervision.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, parents, community groups, and other related agencies and people.