Head Start Teacher Assistant - Classroom Champion

Paladin Inc; Michigan City (IN); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Paladin Inc. is seeking a dedicated teacher assistant to support a Head Start classroom in Indiana. You will help create meaningful connections with children and families, implement approved curricula, and monitor development while maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment.

This role emphasizes collaboration with the Lead Teacher, strong communication with families, and adherence to program standards. A CDA credential or progress toward it is required with CPR/First Aid within 30 days.

Qualifikationen

• CDA credential or state CDA-equivalent or enrolled in a program leading to CDA within one year.
• Valid Driver’s License with liability insurance.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• CPR and First Aid certifications within 30 days from date of hire.

Aufgaben

• Support the lead teacher in organizing and preparing opportunities for children and families to create meaningful connections with the community.
• Maintain a safe environment with supervision of children and implement emergency procedures.
• Assist with planning on-going experiences that promote cognitive, social, emotional, linguistic, and physical development.
• Assist with submitting weekly lessons and unit plans aligned with goals and cross-content integration.
• Implement developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques and curricula in line with Paladin’s image of the child.
• Keep reports and documentation, including assessment data and conference notes.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

CPR & First Aid

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Ausbildung

CDA credential or state CDA equivalent

Tools

Child/family tracking software

Jobbeschreibung

Paladin Inc. is seeking a dedicated teacher assistant to support a Head Start classroom in Indiana. You will help create meaningful connections with children and families, implement approved curricula, and monitor development while maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment.

This role emphasizes collaboration with the Lead Teacher, strong communication with families, and adherence to program standards. A CDA credential or progress toward it is required with CPR/First Aid within 30 days.