Teacher Assistant

Rooftop of Virginia•Galax, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Teacher Assistant may assist in teaching related activities which include, but are not limited to, record keeping, material processing, set-up, student assistance, tutoring, and other related tasks that allow teachers to increase efficiency within the instructional program. The role may also involve aiding specific individual students with medical/physical and/or personal needs, which could include toileting, feeding, dressing, transferring/lifting, and carrying students.

Requirements

A program must ensure Head Start [preschool] assistant teachers, at a minimum, have a child development associate (CDA) credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree; or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.
Willingness to complete/continue trainings/certifications.
Must maintain certain certifications.
Comply with all background checks required by the program.
Valid Virginia Driver’s Licenses may be required.

Responsibilities

Active nurturing supervision of children in the classroom.
Utilize curriculum to fidelity to teach children and keep them actively entertained.
Input accurate data for various assessments and program systems (e.g., ASQ’s, VKRP, PALS, DRDP, attendance, meals, contacts, daily health checks).
Work closely with other classroom staff to provide direct supervision of children.
Manage schedules amongst staff to ensure coverage.
Support knowledge of Early Learning Outcomes Frameworks, School Readiness Goals, Program Goals/Policies.
Perform duties requested by Supervisor, Head Start Director, COO, and CEO.
Communicate effectively (in-person and electronically) with staff, superiors, community officials, and families.
Maintain a positive, caring, and supportive attitude towards participant families, coworkers, superiors, and all other persons.
Comply with all Standards of Conduct and Confidentiality Policies.
Manage time, energy, and workspace well to accomplish all assigned tasks successfully.
Complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports (e.g., attendance, meals, lesson plans, timesheets, conference forms, staffing, PALS, VKRP, CLASS).
Squat, sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, hear, see, speak, and lift and/or carry at least 40lbs.
Understand the possibility of exposure to blood, bodily fluids, tissues, and communicable diseases.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
Be willing to train in program and agency data management systems.
Casually present oneself professionally.
Demonstrate accountability through timeliness and attendance.
Be team-oriented.
Possess problem-solving skills.
Continue to expand knowledge by attending trainings, etc.