Teaching Assistant II (9:30am-5:30 pm CDA Required)

CAP Tulsa•Tulsa, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the administrative supervision of the School Leader and/or Assistant School Leader and the day-to-day direction of the assigned Lead Teacher, this role assists the Lead Teacher in planning and providing a stimulating and comprehensive learning environment for infants, toddlers, or pre-school children. The Teaching Assistant II assumes lead teacher responsibilities in the absence of the Lead Teacher and performs activities that meet Federal Early Head Start and Head Start Performance Standards and any regulatory standards regarding classroom activity. This position also supports the Extended Care Program.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree (or Higher) in Early Childhood Education or Related Degree OR Associate’s Degree (or Higher) in any subject and have a Pre-School CDA or a Certificate of Mastery (or on IDP to complete CDA within 1 year) OR Para Qualified and have a Pre-School CDA or a Certificate of Mastery (or on IDP to complete CDA within 1 year) OR Associate’s Degree (or Higher) in any subject with 12 or more Early Childhood college credit hours as defined by NAEYC Standards with 480 hours professional experience teaching Pre-School age children (can be retroactive within past 5 years) for a 4-year-old classroom.
Associate’s Degree (or Higher) in Early Childhood Education or Related Degree OR Pre-School CDA or Certificate of Mastery (or on IDP to complete CDA within 1 year) OR Associate’s Degree (or Higher) in any subject with 12 or more Early Childhood college credit hours as defined by NAEYC Standards with 480 hours professional experience teaching Pre-School age children (can be retroactive within past 5 years) OR Associate’s Degree (or Higher) in any subject and have a Pre-School CDA or Certificate of Mastery (or on IDP to complete CDA within 1 year) for a 3-year-old classroom.
Associate’s Degree (or Higher) in Early Childhood Education or Related Degree OR Associate’s Degree (or Higher) in any subject with 12 or more Early Childhood college credit hours as defined by NAEYC Standards with 480 hours professional experience teaching Infants/Toddlers (can be retroactive within past 5 years) OR Infant/Toddler CDA or Certificate of Mastery PLUS Trained in infant and toddler development within 1 year of hire or transfer for a 0-36 month classroom.
Para Qualified is either 48 college coursework or a score of 455 or better on the Praxis exam.
Infant and toddler training is equivalent to 4 Modules PITC training.
All employees must be in compliance with credentialing requirements within the first year of employment or transfer.
Extended Care & Substitutes will be expected to gain the same credentials as TIIs and will have 30 days from the day of hire to be placed on an IDP.
Certificate of Mastery must be obtained from the State of Oklahoma.
Related Degree refers to areas of Child Development, Psychology or Human Development and Family Science with an emphasis in Child and Family.
Must have proven successful interpersonal relationship skills to maintain effective and satisfactory working relationships with intra-department and inter-department staff, vendors, clients, visitors, and contractors.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions with ability to read, interpret, and present information efficiently and effectively.
Must be able to accurately audit records and ensure compliance with written or oral guidelines.
Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work well under pressure.
Must maintain strict confidentiality of extremely sensitive data, records, files, conversations, etc.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Comply with the education content mandates of the Head Start Performance Standards, program assessment, and service plans.
Assist in the daily operations for the classrooms as a sub and in the Extended Care Program.
May assist peers with developing weekly lesson plans.
Utilize CAP-selected classroom support model to assist with classroom management.
May assist with home visits and parent conferences.
Work cooperatively with all CAP employees, Family Support personnel, volunteers, and collaborative partners.
Build and maintain good parent/teacher relationships to encourage parent involvement.
Assist with required documentation including, but not limited to: Monthly Reports, Attendance, Meal Count, Family Contacts, and Child Injury Reports.
Complete the Lead Teacher’s responsibilities in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.