Preschool Teaching Assistant – Lapeer

Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency in Michigan seeks an enthusiastic assistant to support the Center Teacher, students, and families in Head Start/GSRP programs. You will help create and deliver developmentally appropriate activities and assist in achieving school readiness goals.

The role emphasizes positive classroom management, collaboration with parents, and timely maintenance of records while participating in ongoing professional development to enhance instructional practices.

Qualifications

• Assist in designing developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Maintain child records and participate in assessment planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist Center Teacher in delivering developmentally appropriate activities.
• Support progress toward school readiness goals.
• Maintain required classroom records and notes.
• Implement health, safety, and nutrition practices in the classroom.

Skills

Curriculum design

Classroom management

Parent interaction

Observation & assessment

Educational activities delivery

Tools

TS Gold

ChildPlus

Creative Curriculum

CSEFEL framework

CLASS

Job description

Summary of Duties: This position provides assistance to the Center Teacher, students and parents within the Head Start/GSRP Program and provides for the creation and delivery of developmentally appropriate educational activities to child and parent. Duties include assistance in: creating and implementing educational, developmentally appropriate curriculum; achieving progress toward school readiness goals; classroom management; parent interaction; maintenance of records and self development through an individualized professional development plan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

Child Growth and Development

• Promote the child’s development in the cognitive, social-emotional, and physical domains with an emphasis in language, social competence, ethnic and disability awareness; as well as health, safety and nutrition;
• Utilize and model positive behavior management techniques, support a consistent routine, and implement activities that support social emotional development; with particular focus on socio-emotional skills at program start-up;
• Support and enhance children’s growth and development through continuous improvement based on information derived from CLASS in the areas of emotional support, classroom organization, and instructional support emphasizing teacher-child interactions;
• Support the Teacher to ensure children are making progress toward achieving School Readiness Goals;
• Use the CSEFEL framework to guide program practices to meet the needs of all children enrolled in the program;
• As needed, ensure Positive Behavior Support Plans and Special Services Goals & Transition Plans are implemented to fidelity for children who need additional support to be successful in the classroom.

Learning Environment and Curriculum

• Assist in the design, preparation, and implementation of curriculum and developmentally appropriate, outcome-based activities in all areas of development for children; assist in the selection and arrangement of materials for the learning environment;
• Develop lesson plans allowing input from program team and parents; at minimum, one week per month;
• Implement lesson plans which enhance the child’s cognitive, social-emotional, and physical domains with an emphasis in language, literacy, math and science; including individualized skills for children;
• Help develop, maintain and enhance a positive, healthy and low stress environment in the classroom;
• Assist in building children’s pride in their cultures, families, and communities by ensuring that classroom learning centers and materials reflect children’s cultures and communities;
• Assist Teacher in ensuring Creative Curriculum is implemented to

Child Observation, Record-Keeping and Assessment

• Maintain all required child records and program paperwork as assigned by the supervisor;
• Demonstrate ability to utilize data gained from assessment tools, observation, and TS Gold reports to plan skill building and individualization;
• Conduct on-going observation and assessment of all children; assist with entering progress notes in to TS Gold;
• Document case notes and other required information in ChildPlus as

Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Assist in the initial and daily management and maintenance of the physical classroom, building and grounds to ensure a safe, orderly and clean environment; Share in the overall management and programming of site which may include: mentor a new teacher as In the absence of the teacher, assume all management responsibilities in accordance with licensing requirements; Perform duties of teacher at least four (4) days per month as arranged with s