Teacher Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Have a current Preschool CDA (Childhood Development Associate), or a written plan to earn one within the first six months; alternatively, have an associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field within two years from the date of hire.
• Hold current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s permits.
• Be willing to work with children with special needs and children with limited or no English language skills.
• Be able to perform physical activities including extended walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, sitting on the floor, crawling, and running.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the classroom, supervising children, and engaging them in indoor and outdoor learning activities.
• Support daily planning that promotes children’s growth and development and follows Head Start Performance Standards and the CDLF Service Plan.
• Use classroom space, relationships, materials, and routines to create a secure and enjoyable environment for play, exploration, and learning.
• Implement activities that promote physical development, curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving.
• Communicate actively with children and provide opportunities for verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Stimulate children’s creative abilities through play involving sound, rhythm, language, materials, space, and ideas.
• Help children develop independence and pride while fostering acceptance and mutual respect among peers.
• Create a supportive environment where children can practice appropriate behaviors.
• Use observations and assessments to plan individualized learning activities and track progress.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitize toys and surfaces according to CDLF guidelines.
• Encourage and partner with parents to support their active participation in the program.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding children and families.
• Communicate with parents in their preferred language.
• Suggest at-home activities and materials for parents.
• Support bilingual development and cultural heritage.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and volunteers, and provide meals and snacks for children.
• Assume Teacher duties during the Teacher’s temporary absence.