Substitute Teacher Assistant

HRCAP • Hampton, VA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Pre-K Teacher Assistant will support the Pre-K Teacher in providing a nurturing and educational environment for up to twenty children. This role involves assisting with daily routines, health checks, lesson planning, and maintaining accurate records. The position requires active parent involvement and a commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect, while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children is required.
• Good writing and organizational skills are necessary.
• A background check is required for employment.
• A valid Virginia Driver’s License is required for employment.
• A criminal record check is required before employment.
• A physical is required before employment.
• TB Tine test is required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a maximum of twenty (20) children.
• Meets and greets children upon arrival to and from school daily.
• Performs spot health checks on all children upon arrival to school daily.
• Assists the pre-K with writing weekly lesson plans, including STREAMin3, Heggerty, and HCS Language Arts curriculum.
• Maintains an inventory of all classroom supplies.
• Makes requests for supplies and equipment.
• Assist with maintaining a confidential and comprehensive file on each child by maintaining accurate and detailed caseload documentation.
• Supports the pre-k teacher with implementing an individualized service plan for each child in the areas of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, visual perceptual skills, self-help skills, language skills, and cognitive skills based on individual developmental levels and developmental assessment.
• Assist in conducting at least two conferences per child; documents conferences accurately into the child's folder.
• Assist the pre-k teacher with writing weekly lesson plans for the classroom and submit a copy monthly to the Program Analyst / Data Quality Manager.
• Assist in submitting the monthly report to the Program Analyst / Data Quality Manager by the second day of the following month with information such as activities done in the classroom, lesson themes, field trips taken, and number of conferences with parents.
• Assist with maintaining an accurate class role on all children with name, address, phone number, birth date, parent’s name, emergency contact information, and other required data. Updates the class role periodically.
• Assists in submitting a copy of the monthly attendance record to the Program Analyst / Data Quality Manager by the second day of the following month.
• Actively involves parents in classroom activities on an ongoing basis.
• Attends training, workshops, and in-services as related to the job.
• Treats children, their parents, and their families with dignity and respect; maintains a positive attitude.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding the family, the parents, and the child in every aspect, whether it be records, written documentation, verbal statements, and meetings.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Eligible part-time employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program, including up to three (3) confidential counseling sessions per issue at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED