Teacher Assistant - Crystal

Eightcap Inc•Crystal Township, MI

1d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

As a Teacher Assistant, you are responsible for assisting the Teacher in ensuring that a safe, healthy and organized environment is created for both children and adults through planning and implementing learning experiences through effective curriculum implementation and assessment. This position involves regular communication with children, families and staff, ensuring requirements and outcomes are met. You will support the social and emotional development of children by encouraging families to be actively involved in their children’s education and recognize a child’s parents/guardians are their first and most important teachers.

Requirements

Associate degree in early childhood education or child development, a Preschool or Birth to 5 Child Development Associate (CDA) or an associate degree in related field with 12 semester hours in early childhood education or child development.
Ability to communicate effectively and positively and work collaboratively with staff, families, agency representatives, service providers, and community organizations in a respectful, professional, and non-judgmental manner.
Understanding of mandated reporting requirements, including the ability to recognize, document, and report suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with state law and program procedures.
Must successfully complete all required state and federal background clearances.
Ability to move throughout classrooms, playgrounds, and program facilities.
Ability to supervise and actively engage with children in indoor and outdoor environments.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach as needed throughout the workday.
Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and printers.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Must possess a valid Michigan driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record, and have reliable transportation available for work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

To be eligible for HS 04 an employee must have a bachelor's degree in a field related to the position.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe, healthy, organized environment for children through daily monitoring of activities, maintenance of the classroom, and completion of required checklists.
Comply with program confidentiality policies concerning personally identifiable information about children, families, and other staff members and must maintain professional boundaries with enrolled children and families at all times.
Follow regulations and requirements of the Office of Head Start, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Assist in maintaining accurate records including but not limited to attendance, CACFP mealtime documentation, in-Kind, communicable disease reports, participate in planning, conducting and documenting home visits and parent teacher conferences, share child outcomes, and evaluate progress towards individual child and family goals, reporting and suspected child abuse or neglect.
Communicate positively with children, parents/guardians, teaching team, support staff, community partners, and supervisor.
Work professionally and cooperatively with staff, parents/guardians, volunteers, service providers and community partners to ensure smooth operations and address any concerns.
Be familiar with emergency procedures in order to respond effectively in the case of an emergency.
Actively participate in professional development and training opportunities that ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Child Day Care Licensing Regulations.
Perform Other Duties as Assigned.
Demonstrates accountability by following the classroom schedule and ensuring that transitions between activities happen smoothly.
Utilizes open, clear, and respectful communication with children, families, staff, and community partners.
When challenges arise, will approach these situations with empathy, seeking to understand the root causes and working collaboratively to find solutions.
Will empower families in their role as the first and most important teachers in their children’s life.