Head Start Teaching Assistant | Early Childhood Support

HS-LA PORTE; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Department of Education HS-LA PORTE in La Porte, Texas seeks a Teaching Assistant to support classroom activities and administrative duties for children in Head Start. You will help prepare materials, assist with lessons, and ensure compliance with Head Start standards and HCDE policies.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and either a CDA credential or an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, or is enrolled in a CDA or related degree program with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• CDA credential or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; or enrolled in CDA credential program to be completed within 12 months and CDA within 24 months of hire; or enrolled in a program leading to an Associate or Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Model HCDE and Head Start’s mission, vision and values.
• Screen assigned students within 45 days of enrollment.
• Support the teacher in creating an engaging, positive instructional environment.
• Participate in lesson plan creation and support implementation.
• Assist with ongoing assessments to support individual instruction and monitor student progress.
• Maintain adequate supervision to ensure health, welfare, and safety of students.
• Support teacher during semi-annual home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
• Collaborate with parents, colleagues and community partners to support school readiness goals.
• Ensure all assignments and documentation are complete and accurate.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Able to work with adults

Effective communication

Computer proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Bilingual English/Spanish (a plus)

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDA credential or associate degree in ECE

CDA credential program enrollment (12 months)

Associate or Bachelor’s degree program enrollment

Job description

Harris County Department of Education HS-LA PORTE in La Porte, Texas seeks a Teaching Assistant to support classroom activities and administrative duties for children in Head Start. You will help prepare materials, assist with lessons, and ensure compliance with Head Start standards and HCDE policies.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and either a CDA credential or an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, or is enrolled in a CDA or related degree program with