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About The Position

Requirements

• ANNUAL PRE-SERVICE TRAINING IS MANDATORY
• Minimum: CDA; or enrolled in a program leading to an Associate's or Bachelor's degree or enrolled in CDA program to be completed within 2 years.
• Knowledge of infant and toddler growth and development principles and practices.
• Effective child guidance practices and principles
• Must have a warm, supportive, pleasant, and positive attitude toward young children and parents.
• Must be reliable.
• Must be flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program.
• Must be willing to accept supervision to improve work performance.
• Professional manner and attire.
• No record of a conviction which would contraindicate employment.
• Must have a valid Class C driver's license and a reliable vehicle with current liability insurance; insurable under HCCAA's vehicle insurance policy.
• A Head Start physical screening within 30 days of hire.
• Must maintain CPR and First Aide certifications.
• Must comply with all HCCAA Policies and maintain confidentiality and courtesy in all phases of agency operations.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in classroom care giving routines
• Assists teacher in maintaining a clean, safe and orderly classroom environment
• Assists children in bathroom procedures; performs diapering duties as necessary
• Participates with teacher in home visits
• Assists with the implementation of health, emergency procedures and first aid
• Attends meetings and in-service trainings as provided
• Record keeping and order supplies
• Maintains regular job attendance and adherence to working hours.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises good judgment concerning confidential information.
• Follow agency personnel and safety procedures.
• Possess and maintain licenses and/or certifications that are required for the job.
• Assist with providing meals, snacks, and preparing bottles.
• Assist in the implementation of Head Start Performance Standards and Minimum Standards for Childcare Licensing
• Assist with indoor and outdoor recreational activities suitable for infants and toddlers
• Learn effective and appropriate care giving and practices utilized in infant/toddler care
• Read, write, and speak English at a level sufficient for successful job performance
• Effectively supervise and care for individual or groups of infant and toddler age children in their play and during routines
• Effectively understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Effectively interact with infants and toddlers in a responsive, positive and sensitive manner
• Maintain effectiveness in a stressful situation
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform the assigned duties safely and effectively
• Establish and maintain cooperative, mutually supportive and effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties
• Have a warm, supportive, pleasant and positive attitude toward young children and parents.
• Be flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program.
• Be willing to accept supervision in order to improve work performance.
• After the new hire probationary period (90 days) Teacher Assistants must work toward and receive a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Center Director.

Benefits

• Accrual of sick and vacation leave
• health insurance
• life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• up to 15 paid holidays per year.
• Options for employee paid benefits.