Metro Action Commission Head Start Teacher Assistant

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Pension and other ins

Background checks

Job summary

Metropolitan Action Commission seeks a full-time Head Start Assistant in Nashville. You will support classroom teachers, supervise children, and assist with daily lesson plans and activities, indoors and outdoors.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and enrollment in a CDA program, with a valid driver license and mandatory background checks. Extensive background checks and random drug tests are performed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and willing to enroll in a CDA program.
• CDA or AA degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Valid Driver License required.
• Candidates will undergo extensive background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher.
• Serve as a bus monitor.
• Help children develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally.
• Plan, document and implement daily lesson plans and activities.
• Maintain confidentiality in education components.
• Supervise children indoors and outdoors at all times.
• Document integration of events like handwashing, toileting, and health prep.
• Report concerns to the assigned Parent, Family, Community & Engagement Advocate.
• Report suspected abuse or neglect to supervisor.
• Ensure daily family-style meals are implemented.
• Support and assist volunteers in the education program.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Skills

Previous work experience with young儿童

Driver License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education

Job description

This Full-Time, Non-Civil service position in the Head Start program located with the Metropolitan Action Commission includes medical, dental, pension and other insurance benefits.

Work hours: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

***Extensive Background Checks and random drug tests are performed on applicants for this position with MAC.

• Assist classroom teacher
• Serve as a bus monitor
• Help children develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally
• Plan, document, and implement daily lesson plans and special activities
• Perform tasks associated with the education component and assure confidentiality
• Maintain proper supervision of children at all times indoors and outdoors
• Document and implement integration of component events in the classroom (i.e., handwashing, toileting, tooth brushing, preparing children for health services and community visits)
• Report any children concerns to the (assigned) Parent, Family, Community,and Engagement Advocate
• Report suspected child abuse or neglect to the immediate supervisor
• Insure daily implementation of the family style food service
• Support and assist volunteers serving in the education program
• Assume other task-related duties as requested

High school diploma or GED and willing to be enrolled in a CDA Program. Valid Driver License.

***High School Diploma or General Education Equivalent must be accepted by the State of Tennessee and recognized by a higher education accreditor.***

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

• Previous work experience with young children
• CDA or AA degree in Early Childhood Education

For questions contact the Human Resources department at [phone] extension 70105.

Please be advised that ALL candidates for ANY position with the Metropolitan Action Commission will be subject to a background check .

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and the Metropolitan Action Commission are equal opportunity employers.

In compliance with Tennessee law, all applications are subject to public disclosure.

Requests for ADA accommodations should be directed to Rickie McQueen at:
[phone], Extension 70103