Teacher Assistant - Pre-K and below
About The Position
The Teacher Assistant supports the Teacher/LTA in an early childhood classroom serving 9–18 students from infancy through Pre-K, with and without disabilities. The role includes assisting with instruction, classroom materials, assessment and progress monitoring, student documentation, behavior and classroom management, and caretaking duties. The assistant may perform lead teacher assistant duties in the lead’s absence and is expected to maintain positive communication with staff and parents, attend required trainings and events, and follow applicable UCP, HIPAA, NAEYC, and government agency requirements.
Requirements
- G.E.D. or high school diploma.
- Complete DCF 45-hour training within 90 days of hire.
- CRP/First Aid training.
- Prefer at least 1 year of experience working with children, preferably in a classroom setting.
- Prefer experience working with students with disabilities.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience working with children, preferably in a classroom setting.
- Experience working with students with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Implement lesson plans, including instructional groups, as directed by the teacher.
- Assist in planning, developing, and setting up instructional materials for the classroom.
- Assist in administering assessments and progress monitoring.
- Document academic progress through authentic observations and data collection in collaboration with the teacher.
- Use and consistently implement behavior and classroom management techniques, including data collection.
- Perform lead teacher assistant duties in the lead’s absence.
- Keep up with best and promising education practices by attending professional development, participating in book studies, and similar activities.
- Perform caretaking and housekeeping duties as needed, such as changing students and keeping the classroom clean.
- Maintain positive interactions and communication with staff and parents.
- Attend required trainings, meetings, and events.
- Inform administration of parent and individual student concerns and complaints.
- Ensure compliance with procedures, requirements, and guidelines set by UCP, HIPAA, NAEYC, the Department of Education, 4C, the Department of Children and Families, and other state and federal agencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including a free option after the first year.
- Dental insurance options.
- Free life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Discounted on-site childcare.
- 403B/retirement match.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Support in continuing education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
