Substitute Teacher Assistant

Community Action Partnership of Dickinson; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused educational organization in Dickinson is seeking a Head Start Substitute Teacher Assistant. The successful candidate will provide learning experiences for children ages 0-5 and assist teachers with classroom activities. The ideal applicant will have a high school diploma and experience working with young children. This temporary position requires strong communication skills and the ability to foster a positive environment for learning.

Qualifications

• 6-months experience working with children ages 0-5.
• Experience working with diverse socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning experiences in preschool and toddler setting.
• Assist teacher in facilitating classroom activities.
• Ensure a safe and healthy classroom environment.

Skills

Experience working with children ages 0-5

Effective communication skills

Ability to establish rapport

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Head Start Substitute Teacher Assistant

Status: Temporary/Substitute

General Summary of Responsibilities: Provide the learning experiences in a preschool and infant/toddler setting to meet the needs of the participants, emotionally, physically, socially and intellectually. Assist the teacher in the classroom. Assist with meeting the objectives of the Head Start/Early Head Start Programs.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrated support for the agencies mission, goals and values.
2. Participates in strategic planning of the Head Start program and direction of the program.
3. Identifies professional and organizational issues and trends suggesting action, facilitating change and participates in restructuring of programs and services.
4. Maintains staff, client and agency wide confidentiality at all times.
5. Serves as liaison between departments in the agency and with other agencies and programs to fulfill the mission of the agency.
6. Attends meetings, workshops, and training sessions as required by the Program Director.
7. Participates on program related committees as approved by the Program Director.
8. Is required to travel by ground or air to meetings, conferences, trainings, etc.
9. Continues professional growth through educational and training experiences in their field.
10. Works with participants with special needs to assist in their growth and development using individualized curriculum.
11. Works with participants in the classroom as assigned to meet teaching objective.
12. Assists teacher in facilitating smooth transition times between classroom activities.
13. Assists the teacher with classroom organization to ensure space is allotted for individual activities and independent use of materials.
14. Assists with Home Base socializations and substituting in other program areas, as needed.
15. Maintains active involvement with participants at all times to include sitting on floor with children during rug times.
16. Reviews lesson plans with the Teacher.
17. Maintains the appearance and condition of classroom and its equipment and supplies and in other assigned areas.
18. Assists teacher in promoting a safe classroom environment to prevent and/or reduce injuries.
19. Assists teacher in promoting good health and nutrition and provides environment which contributes to the prevention of illness and promotes physical development of participants which may include: laundering clothing, vacuuming classroom floor and cleaning sinks after sessions and sanitizing toys and other equipment.
20. Communicates with the participants and provides opportunities and support for understanding, acquiring and using verbal and nonverbal communication techniques.
21. Participates in Parent Committee meetings and other school functions by providing childcare of in-center children and siblings and other responsibilities as assigned after school hours.
22. Assist children at mealtime.
23. Assist children in toileting, changing and diapering.
24. Assist Teacher in providing an environment which creates an enjoyable learning experience, including play, exploration, and interesting learning using all available resources, providing stimulation of all senses and allowing for development of empathy and mutual respect, and use of creativity, self-expression and acceptance. Allows for learning through practice of concepts and behaviors.
25. Rides bus and supervise bus participants, as assigned.
26. Classroom and multi-purpose room supervision of participants, as assigned.

When fulfilling the Teacher Assistant II role, the following additional job responsibilities will apply:

1. Assist in preparing various statistical and narrative reports to meet all Agency, Government and Grant requirements.
2. Participates with other staff members in the implementation of IEPs, IFSPs and classroom materials for special needs participants.
3. Completes safety checklists as assigned.
4. Maintains daily attendance, time sheet and report of attendance and assists teachers with Individual Child Plans, Anecdotal notes and other records, as needed.
5. Uses appropriate curricula and assists teachers in developing individualized curricula.
6. Participates in parent conferences and home visits occasionally involving evening hours.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Position Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

Required

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. 6-months experience working with children ages 0-5.
3. Experience working with people from various socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
4. Demonstrated ability to establish a positive rapport with staff, clients, other agencies, businesses and the community.
5. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both in written and oral forms.
6. Current CPR and First Aid Certification within one year.

Physical Demands:

Vision correctable to near 20/20.

Constantly:

Constantly: Work in a dry environment, noisy environment, and exposure to bodily fluids.

Frequently: Works outdoors, works with irritant chemicals, dust and powders, sprays, mists, fumes, uses gloves or protective coverings, cold environment, high stress and emotional situations.

Occasionally: In confined spaces, at heights, hot environment, widely ranging temperatures, wet or humid, alone, around electrical, with biological and infectious agents, in high stress situations, in emergency situations, uses safety glasses and eye protection. Position may require the need to work non-traditional work hours.