Teacher Assistant - Early Childhood Education

Volunteers of America Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Volunteers of America Colorado is seeking a Teacher Assistant to join their early childhood education program. This role involves assisting in the delivery of a preschool program for children aged 3-5, focusing on their educational, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development using an ecological model that centers on the child and family. The program utilizes specialized modalities such as Trauma Informed Care, Conscious Discipline, and Motivational Interviewing, and incorporates frameworks like CLASS, Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework, Creative Curriculum, and Teaching Strategies Gold. The Teacher Assistant will work collaboratively with the Lead Teacher, Teacher Associate, and Foster Grandparents to manage the classroom environment, engage with families to support child development, and maintain compliance with performance standards. This position may require flexibility to work in different classrooms, assist in the kitchen, or step into a Teacher Associate role during absences.

Requirements

Ability to effectively communicate to families, coworkers, consultants, volunteers, and community partners.
Good organizational skills.
Basic computer and tablet skills to input data and documentation.
Knowledge about human development.
Ability to use standard classroom office technology: I-Pad, copier, computer
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Must be willing to enroll in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of time of hire, or must receive a state awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential within two years of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
Previous experience working in a classroom.
Knowledge of Teaching Strategies GOLD, CLASS, Trauma-Informed Care, and Creative Curriculum.

Responsibilities

Ensures that the family’s voice is heard, and their ideas play a prominent role in programming.
Assists in the implementation of high-quality, trauma-informed, large group and individualized lessons that align with Head Start, CLASS, and TSG performance standards.
Supports top ECERS-R and CLASS ratings and creates a welcoming and warm environment for all students and their families.
Utilizes lessons and studies from the Creative Curriculum and Conscience Discipline to guide children’s education.
Engages in consistent data gathering, documentation, assessment, and analysis of student’s performance.
Discusses children’s ongoing development in collaboration with the Education Coordinator, School Nurse, Mental Health and Developmental consultants.
Provides thorough documentation when referrals are made for students in need of further evaluation.
Maintains accurate records of students’ daily and hourly attendance and Meal Counts.
Aides in the organization and maintenance of the classroom, kitchen, and other school-related materials.
Creates and maintains a predictable schedule and routine for the classroom, including arriving to work on time and refraining from frequent absences.
Regularly maintains classrooms sanitization practices in accordance to licensing and best practices.
Attends orientations, trainings, education programs, staff meetings, community meetings, conferences, and workshops as requested and applicable to meet the needs of the position.
May provide training and mentorship to team members and community stakeholders regarding best practices in relevant service models and practices.
Completes a minimum of 15 credit hours of continued education per licensing requirements.
Assumes the role of the Associate Teacher during absences.
Covers teacher breaks as needed.
Covers in the kitchen as needed.
Performs all duties in a professional manner, adhering to the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) Code of Ethics, and maintaining confidentiality of all information.
Predictable, consistent attendance.
Performs all other duties as assigned.