HS - Teacher Assistant

Action Pact•Waycross, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Action Pact is a community action agency dedicated to improving lives and communities for over 50 years. We are seeking a full-time Head Start Teacher Assistant to create a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment for children. The Teacher Assistant will support the assigned teacher in planning and implementing classroom activities, duties related to children, and parent engagement, adhering to performance standards and program review requirements. A CDA/TCC is the minimum educational requirement.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
A preschool CDA/TCC is required.
Valid Georgia Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily head counts and complete daily attendance and meal count records.
Follow an approved curriculum and daily schedule, assisting in the development and implementation of daily lesson plans that foster cognitive functioning and include developmentally appropriate activities for social, intellectual, physical, and emotional growth.
Ensure lesson plans include appropriate nutrition, mental health, and dental health activities, balancing teacher-directed and child-initiated activities.
Monitor, document, and follow policy for reporting suspected child abuse.
Observe, assess, and record the behavior of assigned children, ensuring records reflect assessment tools and that program activities are based on ongoing assessment.
Establish and document educational and/or developmental goals for each child, assisting in timely updating of assessments.
In the absence of the Teacher, and in conjunction with specialists and parents, develop and implement individualized education plans (IEP) for children with disabilities and Individualized Prescriptive Plans for "children at risk".
Assist in compiling an inventory and requesting/storing adequate classroom materials and supplies.
Assist the Teacher with home visits to parents or guardians.
Assist the Teacher in coordinating the activities of volunteers.
Understand, respect, and maintain confidential information regarding children, families, and the program.
Assist in the implementation of the assigned curriculum designed to improve children's physical abilities, social/emotional development, and mental skills.
Assist the Teacher in demonstrating appropriate classroom management techniques, including establishing and maintaining organization and dealing with disruptions and behavior problems.
Continuously advise parents of each child's progress and/or problems, assisting in documenting all contacts.
Be courteous and receptive to parents, encouraging participation in their child's development and reinforcing positive behavior.
Assist the Teacher in supervising the arrival and departure of children and loading/unloading buses.
Assist the Lead Teacher/Teacher in establishing, utilizing, and identifying a variety of interest areas, and organizing space, equipment, and supplies.
Ensure rooms are neat and attractive, with children's work displayed at eye level.
Ensure there are indicators or evidence in each child's folder that their program of activities and experiences are planned and based on ongoing assessment.
Maintain classroom records established by the appropriate Specialist in the absence of the Teacher.
Report needs for equipment repair or replacement to the Teacher.
Assist the Teacher, with Center Coordinator/Lead Teacher approval, to coordinate with appropriate community resources.
Promote parent and community volunteers and actively seek In-Kind donations.
Respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations.
Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem-solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice-making; ask open-ended questions and listen respectfully.
Perform all other assigned duties.