EHS-HS Classroom Floater

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Fayette (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support early childhood education programs.

The role involves assisting teaching staff with daily classroom activities, observing and supporting child development, and ensuring a safe, structured environment aligned with Head Start standards. Ideal candidates will have a GED or high school diploma, with postsecondary coursework in Early Childhood Education.

Qualifications

• GED/High School Diploma minimum with post-high school coursework in Early Childhood Education/Development desirable.
• Demonstrated classroom ability with typically one year preschool experience or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills including listening and writing; able to follow guidance.

Responsibilities

• Be accessible to all centers as needed upon request by Center Director, Assistant Center Director, or supervisory staff.
• Assist teaching staff in planning and implementing daily classroom activities and educational programs.
• Help each child develop a positive self-image, relationship, and trust.
• Attend trainings, orientation, and staff meetings.
• Support smooth classroom transitions and maintain safety protocols.
• Provide individualized support during small group and one-on-one activities.
• Reinforce classroom rules, routines, and positive behavior.
• Learn and comply with Head Start standards and licensing requirements.
• Work with staff, parents, volunteers, and community to coordinate services.

Skills

Communication skills

Listening

Writing skills

Classroom management

Observation & assessment

Education

High School Diploma (GED)

Early Childhood Education coursework

Job description

Be accessible to all centers as needed upon request by Center Director, Assistant Center Director,or other supervisory staff.Serve as acting teacher assistant in the absence of teacher assistance or when required or needed.Attend all required orientation, pre-service, in-service trainings, and staff meetings.Assist teaching staff in planning and implementing daily classroom activities and educational programs.Help each child develop a positive self-image, relationship, and trust.Participate in ongoing observation and assessment of children to support individualized learning plans to meet their needs.Support smooth classroom transitions (arrival, meals, rest time, and departure) to ensure consistency and structure for children.Active supervision of children at all times, ensuring safety protocols.Help to maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios at all times.Provide individualized support to children during small group and one-on-one activities.Reinforce classroom rules, routines, and positive behavior expectations using appropriate guidance techniques.Learn and comply with the Head Start Performance Standards, Mississippi licensing requirements and the guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).Learn and comply with State and Federal observation instruments (ITERS, ECERS).Work closely with agency’s staff, parents, volunteers and community to foster coordinated and integrated program services.GED/High School Diploma minimum with post high school educational coursework in Early Childhood Education/Development highly desirable.Demonstrated classroom ability, typically one year pre-school classroom experience or equivalent.Strong communications skills, especially good listening & writing skills.Knowledge of typical behaviors/expectations of three- and four-year-old children typically gained through a minimum of one year of relevant experience.