Teacher Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) preferred or willing to obtain after hire or associate's degree in early childhood education or equivalency.
• Must meet Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Maintain current credentials and certifications.
• May be required, now or in the future, to submit to a DOT physical and acquire a CDL with passenger and school bus endorsement and be willing to submit to random drug testing as required by the DOT.
• Minimum of 21 years of age (BFOQ) and have a good driving record.
• Must receive Department of Transportation (DOT) physical to acquire a CDL (if needed).
• Current vehicle liability insurance and a valid driver’s license required.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the needs of the ages of children assigned to and the ability to be responsive to those needs.
• Ability to communicate and cooperate with children, other staff, and parents effectively and tactfully.
• Ability to work with people of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Commitment to continue education in the field of early childhood.
• Punctuality, dependability and flexibility.
• Experience working with children.

Nice To Haves

• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) preferred or willing to obtain after hire or associate's degree in early childhood education or equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Comply with and implement all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain a working relationship with other classroom and/or support staff.
• Assist teacher in all aspects of the classroom operation including carrying out lesson plans, field trips and daily activities.
• Create, support, and maintain a healthy, safe, learning environment conducive to each child's intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and aesthetic development.
• Actively assist in teaching, modeling and engaging children in play and learning in classroom.
• Establish and maintain a positive and trusting relationship with children and their families.
• Maintain accurate records for each child, data entry, and completion of appropriate documents and referrals as needed in a timely manner.
• Actively supervise and engage children at all times to ensure child safety.
• Follow Youth & Family Services Discipline Policy and Behavior Management Guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality as it relates to information about children, families, and other staff members.
• Assist in all assigned grant activities including, but not limited to, in-kind and United Way.
• Direct other teacher assistants, substitutes, and volunteers to carry out daily operations.
• Assist with home visits or conferences and staffings throughout the year when appropriate.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor.
• Work with children and their families to support development toward school readiness.
• Learn and execute emergency preparedness plan and be responsive to emergencies that may arise.
• Assist in recruitment of children, families, and volunteers for program services.
• Follow all requirements mandated by Department of Social Services, Fire Marshall, Department of Transportation, and Health Department.
• Follow all requirements mandated by Head Start/Early Head Start if applicable.
• Support all program activities and services of YFS, including Kids Fair, Parent Association and Policy Council, evening child care, and other event nights.
• Act in accordance with purpose, philosophy, values, goals, policies, and procedures of YFS.
• Model appropriate behavior while working with other staff, children, and families.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• multiple paid holidays
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• 401K
• retirement/pension options