Head Start Teacher Assistant

BakerRipley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a dedicated Head Start Teacher Assistant to support the educational development of preschool children. This full-time position involves developing learning materials and ensuring a safe, supportive learning environment. Candidates should possess an Associate's degree in Education or a related field, along with relevant experience in a preschool setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a Pre-School classroom preferred.
• CDA Preschool license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing learning materials and plan activities for preschool children.
• Record and maintain student records and ensure classroom is orderly.
• Support students exhibiting behavioral/management needs.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Passion

Education

Associates in Education or related field

Job description

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This 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.

• 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.
• Provide instructional services to students under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Participates in the screening, observation and documentation of progress in GOLD online system.
• Record and maintain student records such as Portfolios, AM/PM Checklist, Toothbrushing Logs, Cleaning Logs, etc.
• Ensures that the classroom environment is clean and orderly.
• Assist in ensuring that all policies and procedures related to education and safety for children are followed.
• Generates and documents in-kind and volunteer time sheets.
• 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.
• Assist with students exhibiting behavioral/management needs.
• Assumes the lead role in the teacher's absence.
• Makes home visits with the teacher as required or requested.
• Performs any other duties as may be required.
  
  

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Leadership: Advanced

Teamwork: Advanced

Passion: Advanced

Behaviours

Preferred

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivation

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

Associates in Education or related field

Experience

Preferred

1 years: Experience in a Pre-School classroom

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

CDA Preschool

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations, Education Administration Programs, and Primary and Secondary Education

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