HSP - Teacher Assistant

ENRICHMENT SERVICES PROGRAM INCORPORATED•Columbus, GA

7d•$13 - $13•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant works collaboratively with the classroom teacher to establish, maintain, and manage classroom activities at the Child Development Center in Columbus, Georgia. The role supports developmentally appropriate learning and curriculum, children's daily routines and transitions, classroom organization, health and safety, and communication with children and families. The assistant also maintains required records, attends meetings and trainings, and advocates for the Head Start Program, families, and children.

Requirements

Early Childhood Education diploma, current Child Development Associate (CDA), associate degree in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent credentials.
At least one year of work experience in a childcare setting.
Ability to communicate effectively with parents, children, and staff.
Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including regular lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds and frequent lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds; reasonable accommodation may be made.

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality regarding staff members, children, and families.
Apply knowledge of children's developmental stages and physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development.
Interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully with children, communicating at their level in a friendly, calm, and courteous manner.
Respect children's interests, support play, and intervene as needed to maintain safety.
Engage constructively with children during activities and routines, extend their thinking, and respond to their needs, questions, and requests.
Encourage and model developmentally appropriate social behavior and expectations; acknowledge children's feelings and use positive discipline techniques consistent with NAEYC.
Support children and families during classroom transitions.
Assist with implementing daily lesson plans and schedules and a developmentally appropriate curriculum informed by observations, assessments, and goals developed with parents or guardians.
Assist with recording daily observations in Teaching Strategies GOLD.
Organize and maintain classroom learning centers and help arrange activity areas and accessible materials.
Recruit volunteers and solicit in-kind contributions.
Attend required meetings, trainings, and workshops.
Maintain cleanliness of classrooms and adjoining restrooms.
Serve as an advocate for the Head Start Program, families, and children, and perform other duties as assigned.
Follow site health and safety rules and supervise children at all times while maintaining awareness of the entire group and required child-to-staff ratios.
Maintain accurate daily attendance records and complete paperwork concerning accidents, medication, and allergies.
Encourage appropriate health, safety, and nutrition practices among children.
Keep the environment and equipment safe, clean, and attractive; encourage respect for classroom materials and notify the designated person when supplies are needed.