Teaching Assistant II Infant/Toddler CDA required (9:30am-5:30pm)

CAP Tulsa•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Under administrative supervision of the School Leader and/or Assistant School Leader and day-to-day direction of the assigned Lead Teacher, the Teaching Assistant II assists the Lead Teacher in planning and providing a stimulating, comprehensive learning environment for infants, toddlers, or preschool children. The employee assumes Lead Teacher responsibilities when the Lead Teacher is absent and performs activities that meet Federal Early Head Start and Head Start Performance Standards and other applicable regulatory standards for classroom activities. The role supports classroom operations, including substitute coverage and the Extended Care Program, and may help peers develop weekly lesson plans, assist with home visits and parent conferences, and complete required classroom and family documentation. The position requires the applicable credentials for the classroom assignment. Infant/toddler classroom employees must complete infant and toddler development training within one year of hire or transfer. Extended Care employees and substitutes are expected to obtain the same credentials as Teaching Assistant IIs and must be placed on an individual development plan within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

Experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschool children.
For 0–36 month classrooms, an associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related degree; or an associate degree or higher in any subject with at least 12 early childhood college credit hours and 480 hours of professional experience teaching infants/toddlers; or an Infant/Toddler CDA or Certificate of Mastery. Infant/toddler development training must be completed within one year of hire or transfer.
For preschool classrooms, the applicable credential depends on classroom age: options include an associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related degree; a Preschool CDA or Certificate of Mastery; or an associate degree in any subject with at least 12 early childhood college credit hours and 480 hours of professional preschool teaching experience. Some pathways also permit Para Qualified status with a Preschool CDA or Certificate of Mastery. An individual development plan may allow completion of a CDA within one year where specified.
Para Qualified means 48 college coursework hours or a score of 455 or better on the Praxis exam.
Infant and toddler training is equivalent to four modules of PITC training and must be completed within the first year of employment or transfer.
Teachers in OECP classrooms who are on an individual development plan to obtain a CDA cannot move into an Early Head Start room until the plan is complete and the CDA is earned.
Extended Care employees and substitutes are expected to obtain the same credentials as Teaching Assistant IIs and must be placed on an individual development plan within 30 days of hire; the Site Director determines the infant/toddler or preschool credentialing track.
A Certificate of Mastery must be obtained from the State of Oklahoma.
A related degree refers to Child Development, Psychology, or Human Development and Family Science with an emphasis in Child and Family.
Proven interpersonal relationship skills to maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, clients, visitors, and contractors.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to read, interpret, and present information efficiently and effectively.
Ability to audit records accurately and ensure compliance with written or oral guidelines.
Ability to take initiative, multitask, and work well under pressure.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive data, records, files, and conversations.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Driving is required frequently.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with the education content mandates of the Head Start Performance Standards, program assessment, and service plans.
Assist with daily classroom operations as a substitute and in the Extended Care Program.
May assist peers with developing weekly lesson plans.
Use the CAP-selected classroom support model to assist with classroom management.
May assist with home visits and parent conferences.
Work cooperatively with 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 Monthly Reports, Attendance, Meal Count, Family Contacts, and Child Injury Reports.
Complete the Lead Teacher’s responsibilities in the Lead Teacher’s absence.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.