Teacher Assistant - Head Start

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. SUMMARY Assist Teacher in any way designated in keeping with the best interest of Head Start.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assist teacher in all classroom activities and the supervision of the children. Sit at table with the children during mealtime, eat same type of food, encourage good table manners, good nutrition and a peaceful environment. Assist teacher in keeping the classroom free of hazardous materials. Assist teacher with home visits as necessary. Assist in other areas of the center as necessary. Supervise the classroom in the absence of the teacher. Attend parent meetings as necessary. Assist in kitchen or other area of center as necessary. Assist Teacher in preparing articles for newsletter if needed. Attend workshops and trainings that will enhance job performance. Accept responsibility and be dependable. Communicate with small children. Cooperate with staff members and parents. Assist in generating in-kind for the center. Escort children on the bus when needed. Drive the Head Start bus as needed if qualified with proper license. Good attendance is essential part of this position. Understand and respect the Chain of Command. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Teacher that is in the best interest of the agency.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be 18 to apply. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience. Within two years of hire must have a Child Development Credential (CDA) or comparable credential with focus on preschoolers or birth to five.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such a safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. A bility to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING

- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current Driver's License; Proof of proper vehicle insurance coverage. Must comply with all health regulation and background investigations. Must be willing to attend classes for Childhood Development Associate (CDA) immediately. CPR and First Aide. Must complete the 40-clock hour Introductory Child Care training and 5-clock hour Early Literacy and Language Development.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Equal Opportunity Employer