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.
Job Summary Community Collaborative Classroom (CCC) Assistant Teacher or Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting in implementation of service areas as outlined in the Program Plans under the guidance of the Teacher. Hourly, Part Year/Full Time Education Experience A minimum of High School Diploma or
GED/TASC
(Testing Assessing Secondary Completion) and possess or currently enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA credential to be completed within two (2) years; or A minimum of High School Diploma or
GED/TASC
(Testing Assessing Secondary Completion) and possess or currently enrolled in the West Virginia Apprenticeship for Child Development Specialist (ACDS) to be completed within two (2) years; or A minimum of High School Diploma or
GED/TASC
(Testing Assessing Secondary Completion) and possess or currently enrolled in WV Learns Early Childhood Online Learning Series to be completed within two (2) years; or Possess or currently enrolled in a program leading to an Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree within two (2) years from an accredited college/university: Associate Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood, Occupational Development with emphasis in Child Development or Early Childhood; or Bachelor's Degree in early childhood, Preschool, Child Development and Family Studies, Early Childhood Special Education, or an Early Education Field. And A minimum of one (1) year teaching experience preferred. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, drive an automobile, talk, and hear. The employee be able to occasionally lift, carry, or assist children weighing up to 50 pounds. License/Training/Certification An agreement must be signed to obtain a Temporary or Permanent Authorization and complete one of the above credentials within 2 years. Job Requirements/Skills/Responsibilities Work hours as assigned by Children Services Supervisor; occasional evening/weekend hours and overnight travel as required. Valid driver's license; vehicle with adequate insurance coverage for on-the-job use; safe driving record; State and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check; Sex Offender Registry Check; Protective Services Record Check; initial Health Assessment and required updates; TB Risk Assessment or TB screening by Mantoux method; CPR/FA Card; food handler's card. Complete application for Career Pathway Registry (STARS) along with application for Trainer Registry. Ability to follow directions and carry out assigned duties without direct supervision; experience with preschool children; understanding of and ability to relate to three-and four-year olds and their parents.
Employee Incentives Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short, Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, 403b Retirement/ROTH, Life Insurance, Holidays/Sick/Personal/Annual (if applicable) and Paid Educational Leave. NCWVCAA employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Contacts Duty Station:
Preston County Roxanne Groomer, Children Service Supervisor Preston County CAA - Head Start 117 S. Price Street Kingwood, WV 26537
