Bilingual Teacher Assistant

BAKERRIPLEY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

BAKERRIPLEY seeks a dedicated Assistant Teacher to support preschool education in Houston. You will work with the lead teacher to implement lesson plans, develop engaging activities, and ensure a nurturing classroom environment for young learners.

Responsibilities include documentation in GOLD, maintaining records, supporting CACFP submissions, and assisting during the teacher's absence. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred, with a CDA or enrollment in a CDA program within one year of

Qualifications

• CDA credential or enrollment in CDA program within 1 year of hire.
• Associate or bachelor degree (any field) with 18 ECE hours.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing learning materials and activities aligned with lesson plans and cultural backgrounds.
• Provide instructional services under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Document progress in the GOLD online system and maintain student records.
• Keep the classroom clean, safe, and orderly; follow education and safety policies.
• Assist with CACFP documentation and meal count submissions; track in appropriate forms.
• Lead in the teacher’s absence and participate in home visits as required or requested.
• Perform any other duties as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

CDA credential

Enrolled in CDA program

Associate or bachelor degree with 18 ECE hours

Job description

Job SummaryThis position works as a team partner with the teacher in developing activities for preschool children to provide an appropriate learning environment. Assistance is given to the teacher in carrying out the goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards. This position may be assigned additional duties based upon program need and areas of developing expertise.Core Duties and Responsibilities1. Assist in developing learning materials and providing activities outlined on the lesson plan and related to the cultural background of the children and families served.2. Provide instructional services to students under the guidance of the classroom teacher.3. Participates in the screening, observation and documentation of progress in GOLD online system.4. Record and maintain student records such as Portfolios, AM/PM Checklist, Toothbrushing Logs, Cleaning Logs, etc.5. Ensures that the classroom environment is clean and orderly.6. Assist in ensuring that all policies and procedures related to education and safety for children are followed.7. Generates and documents in-kind and volunteer time sheets.8. Contributes to the collection and edit processes of correct documentation for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) by entering point of service meal counts in appropriate forms or software used by program to support claim reimbursement.9. Assist with students exhibiting behavioral/management needs.10. Assumes the lead role in the teacher's absence.11. Makes home visits with the teacher as required or requested.12. Performs any other duties as may be required.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.Education and/or ExperienceBy September 30, 2013 the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007 mandates that anyone holding the position of Assistant Teacher have, as a minimum requirement, one of the following:1. A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential;2. Be enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within one year of being hired into the position;3. An associate or baccalaureate degree (in any area) with a minimum of 18 hours of ECE course work4. Be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree.Other Skills and Abilities· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.· Demonstrate the ability to adjust the eye to bring object into focus; judge distance (close and distant), reach with arms extended, and use of hands to manipulate a keyboard.· Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb, and /or be mobile.Other Qualifications· Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the agency.· Ability to assume a variety of roles when required· Maintain a positive professional relationship with colleagues.