HEAD START TEACHER ASSISTANT (6700)

Jefferson Parish Government; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Government's Head Start program seeks a dedicated assistant to support planning and implementing daily activities for preschoolers. You will help supervise children, assist with lesson plans, and prepare rooms for meals and rest periods, including occasional home visits as part of program activities.

Fluency in English and Spanish is encouraged; candidates must meet minimum qualifications including CDA certification or an associate degree and must pass a state background check.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a CDA or state-certified equivalent program.
• Completion of a CDA or state-certified equivalent program.
• Possession of an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college.
• Current enrollment in an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college.
• Must pass a state background check with no felony convictions or disqualifying misdemeanors under Louisiana law.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Start Teacher in planning daily programs, schedules, routines and lesson plans for preschoolers.
• Supervise children and assess their progress during activities.
• Prepare rooms for meals and rest periods and maintain related records.
• Visit participants' homes as part of program activities; assist when needed.
• Step in for the teacher as required to support classroom needs.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Education

CDA Certification

Associate degree

Job description

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL EIGHT (8) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM - HEAD START. This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in this Department as they occur.

Note: For this position, 22 pay periods of the year will be 40-hour work weeks . 4 pay periods (2 pay periods at beginning of fiscal year and 2 pay periods at fiscal year-end) will be 35-hour work weeks . Non-exempt from overtime compensation. May be required to adjust schedule to include occasional different starting and stopping times based upon the needs of the service. May require occasional evening and weekend work. Will be required to work whatever hours are necessary to satisfactorily perform the duties and demands of the position.

Kind of Work

Employee assists the Head Start Teacher in planning and implementing daily program including schedules, routines, and lesson plans for the total development of a group of pre-school age children. Responsibilities include supervising the children and assessing their progress, performing specific teaching activities, preparing room for meals and rest periods, visiting participants' homes, and maintaining related records. Also, assumes responsibilities of teacher when necessary. Applicants proficient in English and Spanish (i.e., fluent in both languages) are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination Applicants must meet one (1) of the following:

• Current enrollment in a certification program for a Child Development Associate (CDA) or State-awarded equivalent certificate.
• Completion of a certification program for a Child Development Associate (CDA) or State-awarded equivalent certificate.
• Possession of an Associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college.
• Current enrollment in an Associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college.

Must be able to pass a state background check with no felony convictions and no misdemeanor convictions deemed relevant to work performed in this classification. Any conviction listed in the Louisiana Child Protection Act (Louisiana R.S. 15:587.1) is considered disqualifying, unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with the application.