Head Start Teaching Assistant

Position Title : Head Start Teaching Assistant

Reports To : Education Supervisor / Director of Operations

Classification : Full Time / Part Year / Non-Exempt

Status : Hourly

Range : $14.50 - $17.00 per hour

Required Education and Experience : Must meet the Head Start requirements, including a minimum of a Child Development Associate Credentials, awarded by the Council of Professional Development and have 480 hours of childcare experience. Pass pre-employment physical, TB test. Be certified in Infant / Child and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid.

Summary / Objective : The Head Start Teaching Assistant completes the listed tasks. All tasks are considered essential except those identified as non-essential.

Essential Functions :

• Assisting the Teacher in the development and implementation of classroom lesson plans and classroom management.
• Assisting the teacher in implementing daily group and individual activities so that the children are provided with opportunities to enhance their development.
• Assisting the Teaching with the children's screenings and assessments.
• Assists in preparing and serving meals daily, cleaning up as needed after meal service.
• Assists with diapering.
• Assists teacher with classroom set-up and clean-up.
• Ensures safety and emergency procedures are followed.
• Attends all scheduled staff meetings for position held.
• Ensures compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Completes documentation as required.
• Conducts a self-evaluation and works consistently to improve own job performance & develops individual professional development goals annually.
• Communicates regularly and works cooperatively with all staff.
• Always maintains confidentiality.
• Respects and promotes the unique identity of each child and family, and refrains from stereotyping based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability.
• Ensures compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and / or Executive Director