Empowering Early Childhood Classroom Assistant

Ucsvt; Bennington (VT); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ucsvt is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support daily classroom activities and help create a welcoming learning environment for children. You will assist the Teacher, supervise groups, and help with routines and materials.

Roles include family engagement, recordkeeping, and assisting during field trips and bus rides, with opportunities to demonstrate care and teamwork in a Head Start setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Possession of CDA or AA in ECE or enrollment in CDA/AA program within 2 years.
• OHS requirements observed for credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise play activities and participate in classroom activities as directed.
• Observe, record, and report children's behavior and progress.
• Assist with self-care routines and provide aid during difficult moments.
• Support family engagement and involve parents in activities and projects.
• Maintain classroom materials and assist with daily transitions.
• Assist in bus supervision and supervise on field trips when needed.
• Maintain attendance and notes for daily observations in required records.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education

Enrolled in CDA/AA within 2 years

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the Teacher and/or the Education Manager, the Teacher Assistant helps to create and maintain an atmosphere in the classroom in which children feel welcome, valued, comfortable, and secure. In addition, assists Teacher in involving parents in educational activities and participates in classroom activities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

EDUCATION: The Teacher Assistant cooperates with the Teacher to plan a schedule of daily activities, to plan field trips, and special projects. Prepares educational materials and classroom environment for daily activities. Acts as the Teacher in Teacher’s absence.

CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES: As directed by the Teacher, the Teacher Assistant will supervise play activities, participate in activities, and direct small and large group activities. Observe, record, and report children's behavior and play. They will help children with self-care routines and provide aid to children who experience difficulty or loss of control and intervene in situations where injury may result. Provide active supervision in the classroom, at off-site experiences, field trips, and on the Head Start bus (Bus Monitor).

CLASSROOM MAINTENANCE: The Teacher Assistant will maintain educational supplies and art materials, monitor equipment and supplies, and cooperate with the teacher to maintain an orderly classroom environment. This includes with clean-up at mealtime and after playtime.

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: In addition, provides childcare during after-hour parent events at a minimum of two shifts per year. During events, completes intake forms with parents. Helps parents to feel comfortable in their role as classroom helpers and involves parents in activities and projects. Refers parent's questions to the Teacher, as appropriate. To meet the changing needs of families, it may be necessary to schedule meetings and family events after regular hours.

RECORDKEEPING: Helps to maintain a complete record of each child enrolled as required by federal and state regulations. Maintain accurate attendance records, written records of conversations with parents, and ongoing daily observations. Observations are to be entered into assessment program to allow for accurate assessments to be completed on each child. Ensures BFIS credential account is up to date.

* In addition to the above, performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Per OHS requirement, must hold a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) or associate degree in early childhood education (AA), or be enrolled in a program leading to a CDA or AA within 2 years of employment start date.