Head Start Teacher Assistant Temporary

Job Description

Job Description

PAYROLL TITLE : HEAD START TEACHER ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY)

Under the supervision of the Curriculum Specialist, and support from Head Start Teacher, the Head Start Teacher Assistant (TEMPORARY) will work closely with the classroom Teacher to provide responsive care, effective teaching and an organized learning environment that promotes the health development and children’s skill growth aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework : Ages Birth to Five, (HSELOF) including for children with disabilities. HS Teacher Assistant will emphasize nurturing and responsive practices, interactions and environments that foster trust and emotional security; are communication and language rich; promote social, emotional, behavioral, and language development and support all children’s engagement in learning experiences and activities. (HSPPS 1302.31)

The Head Start Teacher Assistant (TEMPORARY) will :

• Work closely with the classroom Teacher through a Planning Period outlined on the daily classroom schedule.

Provide and deliver developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate learning experiences in language, literacy, and mathematics, social and emotional functioning, approaches to learning, science, physical skills and creative arts. HSPPS 1302.31(b)(1)(i).

A focus on both English language acquisition and the continued development of the home language HSPPS 1302.31(2)(ii)

(Pyramid model) with science infused learning opportunities along with Positive Climate, Teacher Sensitivity and behavior management outlined in the Teachstone CLASS Classroom Organization and Emotional Support Domain. HSPPS 1302.32(b)

Utilize assessment data to provide individualized instruction for each child and for groups of children HSPPS 1302.33(b)(1)

Qualifications :

Salary : See the most recent salary schedule.

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Monday-Friday

40 hours per week