A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
- TOLEDO, Ohio This job is also posted in Toledo Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5890792
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Qualifications and Requirements:
A two year degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
Qualifications of an assistant child care worker as stated in the applicable ODJFS licensing requirements,
Knowledge and experience with the basic principles of child development;
Proof of a physical examination within the last six months, which includes a tuberculosis test, and comply with other background checks as required by the Agency and/or ODJFS licensing; and
Emotional maturity, willingness to coöperate with the aims of the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
Participate in grantee pre-service training
Implement required curricula in the classroom
Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards and the component plans
With the teacher, guide and facilitate activities of the children, including: daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom
Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children
Write weekly observations per assessment procedure
Accompany lead teacher on home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress, assist the parents in developing observational skills and solicit parent observations
Eat with and assist children in development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices
Guide children's acquisition of social skills
Attend staff training and meetings, and board and parent meetings as requested
Assist in providing and maintaining a safe and healthy developmentally appropriate environment
Assist in conducting the daily health and environment check list
Assist in implementing children's I.E.P. (Individual Education Plan) or I.F.S.P. (Individual Family Service Plan) seeking clarification for any aspects that are not well understood
Assist in recruiting and orienting volunteers, providing them with guidance as needed
Assist the teacher in the completion of required reports
Complete timely and accurate time sheets
Assist, as requested, in transition activities
Distribute newsletters, flyers, and other information to families as instructed by the supervisor
Actively participate in the development and implementation of professional development goals
Perform other duties, as may be required
