Assistant Teacher PreK

Pathstone Corporation; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

PathStone Corporation seeks a classroom assistant to support the lead teacher in a Head Start setting in Kennett Square, PA. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, developmentally appropriate environment and helping with daily plans and documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, and can travel for required trainings; bilingual ability is preferred. Responsibilities include home visits, parent conferences, and adherence to policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school/GED diploma.
• Preferred: at least one year of relevant experience in child care.
• Bilingual preferred (English/majority language of children).
• Must have current physical exam, Mantoux TB screening and clearances.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in maintaining a developmentally appropriate, safe, and healthy classroom environment per Head Start standards.
• Maintain interaction with children throughout the day.
• Read and comprehend daily lesson plans and apply them accordingly.
• Facilitate and implement individual child assessments under teacher direction.
• Complete classroom reports and documentation within mandated timelines; maintain children’s records.
• Notify supervisor of accidents/incidents involving children, parents, or staff.
• Attend mandated trainings.
• Assist in Home Visits and Parent Conferences as needed.
• Implement School Readiness Plan; understand local, state, and agency policies.
• Adhere to PathStone policies and confidentiality; assist with center maintenance and other duties.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Child interaction

Bilingual preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Assist the classroom teacher in providing daily educational classroom activities, which meet the needs of the individual child and are in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards, licensing requirements, and corporate policies and procedures.

Requirements (Education, Experience, Certification, Knowledge, Skill):

High school/GED diploma. Preferred: at least one year of documented, relevant experience in child care and/or enrollment in early childhood education courses

Parents of children enrolled in the MHS program who do not have a high school diploma and are actively working on a GED will be considered meeting the “knowledge” requirement of this position.

Bilingual preferred (English/language of majority of children in classroom).

Must have current physical exam, mantoux tuberculosis screening and clearances.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist classroom teacher in maintaining a developmentally appropriate, safe, and healthy classroom environment for the age group of children to which they are assigned in accordance to the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Maintain interaction with children throughout the day.
• Must demonstrate ability to read and comprehend the daily lesson plan and procedures and the daily application of these mandates.
• Facilitate and implement individual child assessment procedures under the direction of the teacher.
• Complete classroom reports, required forms, and documentation within mandated timelines . Assist in maintaining and updating children’s records.
• Notify supervisor immediately of any accidents/incidents relating to children, parents, or staff.
• Attend all mandated training's.
• Assist classroom teacher with Home Visits and Parent Conferences as needed.
• Implement School Readiness Plan.
• Must develop an understanding of local, state, federal, and agency policies.
• Adhere to established Work Plan and update as necessary or directed by Supervisor.
• Adhere to PathStone’s Confidentiality Policy.
• Adhere to PathStone’s Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.
• Adhere to PathStone’s Positive Discipline Policy.
• Assist in the physical maintenance and care of center facility such as sweeping, mopping, sanitizing and garbage disposal.
• Perform other job related duties as required or assigned.

Working Conditions/Environment:

• Must be able to work flexible hours. Must be able to travel into rural areas.
• Must be able to work with cleaning products such as bleach and disinfectants.
• Moderate exposure to disease agents.
• Position must frequently bend and lift up to 60 pounds,

Transportation Requirement:

Position requires automobile, driver’s license and insurance: Yes No