Assistant Teacher Head Start - Butler Central

Earlylearningconnections; Franklin Township (PA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Earlylearningconnections seeks a Teaching Assistant to support the Head Start program, collaborating with the teaching team to ensure education objectives align with Head Start Performance Standards and curriculum fidelity.

Responsibilities include assisting the Head Teacher in planning activities, preparing learning environments, administering screenings, covering classes when needed, participating in staff meetings, and pursuing ongoing professional development and PBIS implementation to

Qualifications

• Assists in planning program activities that enhance growth.
• Prepares learning environment and materials per curriculum.
• Administers screenings and education assessments.
• Covers classroom in teacher's absence.
• Attends staff meetings and engages in professional growth.
• Supports PBIS implementation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Teacher in planning activities.
• Prepare learning environments and materials.
• Administer screenings and assessments.
• Cover the classroom when the teacher is absent.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Participate in training and professional development.
• Support program-wide PBIS initiatives.

Skills

Technology proficiency

Job description

Works in conjunction with the teaching team to ensure that the education program objectives and activities are carried out in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards and with fidelity of curriculum implementation.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

• Assists the Head Teacher in planning program activities that will enhance the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of the children.
• Assists in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies under the direction of the Head Teacher and in accordance with the curriculum and performance standards.
• Assist the Head Teacher in administering screening and education assessments.
• Assume responsibility of the classroom when the teacher is absent.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Participates in recommended training programs/coaching sessions, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth including maintaining PA Keys Registry Career Pathway.
• Proficient with technology as required for record keeping and documentation.
• Support the program-wide adoption of the teaching pyramid model (PBIS) to promote the development of young children's social-emotional competence and address challenging behavior.
• Create and maintain a positive organizational culture by demonstrating the program-wide behavioral expectations in their social interactions with children, families, community members and colleagues.