Head Start Teacher Assistant

Wateree Community Actions; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wateree Community Actions in Sumter, SC is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support a classroom under a Head Start program. Under supervision, you will help prepare materials, implement developmentally appropriate activities, and supervise children indoors and outdoors to ensure safety and learning.

The role requires a CDA credential and either an associate or bachelor's degree or current enrollment in a degree program; prior preschool teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Child Development Associate credential.
• Possess an associate or bachelor's degree, or be enrolled in a degree program.
• Experience teaching pre-school age children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist a teacher in preparing instructional materials and implementing activities for young children.
• Help implement developmentally appropriate activities to support overall child development.
• Assist in plan implementation, monitoring and record keeping.
• Follow daily schedule and supervise children during activities indoors and outdoors.
• Attend pre-service and in-service trainings; comply with policies.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Education

CDA credential

Associate or Bachelor's degree or current enrollment

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Statesburg HS - Sumter, SC 29154, Salary Range: $14.94 Hourly, Under direct supervision of a classroom teacher, the teacher assistant is responsible for providing children with a safe and healthy learning environment at an assigned facility in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards. This includes planning, coordinating, and supervising a classroom environment that promotes each child's total development (i.e. social, physical, emotional, cognitive and nutritional) while promoting positive, open communication with parents and children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists a teacher in preparing instructional materials and in implementing instructional activities for young children.
• Assists a teacher in providing developmentally appropriate activities/practices which encourage the intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth of children.
• Assists in plan implementation, monitoring and record keeping.
• Follows positive discipline and confidentiality policies.
• Follow daily schedule provided by teacher.
• Provides constant supervision of children during all activities indoors and outdoors
• Attends all pre-service and in-service training sessions
• Performs related activities as assigned.

Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Have a child development associate (CDA) credential;
• Have an associate or baccalaureate degree (in any area) or be enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.
• Have experience teaching pre-school age children.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Must have a desire to work with young children and be sensitive to their needs.
• Must have the ability to relate, work and communicate with children and adults from varying socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Must have a responsible and mature attitude.
• Must be able to read, write, communicate and follow directions accurately and with clear understanding.
• Must be a team player and cooperate with staff in providing a wholesome center environment.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to physically perform emergency evacuations.
• Must respond positively to Child Abuse/Neglect, Sled/Fingerprint and Drug/Alcohol Screening.
• Must participate when required in First Aid Certificate and CPR Training.
• Must have an annual TB screening and current physical exam.