TEACHER

MISSISSIPPI ACTION FOR PROGRESS INC; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a dedicated Head Start Teacher Assistant to support classroom activities and child development in a Gulfport, MS setting. The role focuses on creating a positive, developmentally appropriate learning environment and maintaining accurate records for each child.

You will collaborate with Family Community Workers and staff to implement screenings, assessments, and individualized plans, while ensuring strict confidentiality and compliance with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related area.
• Minimum: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related area and six months of experience with children in an education setting or as Head Start Teacher Assistant.
• Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and regulatory environment.
• Strong oral and written communication to support parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and set up a classroom and learning centers based on curriculum and children's interests.
• Provide daily supervision of children during indoor, outdoor, and nap time activities.
• Develop developmentally appropriate activities for each child across learning domains.
• Screen and assess children using agency instruments per schedule.
• Maintain education records for each child and report attendance.
• Implement classroom management strategies and family-style meal service.
• Attend required trainings and maintain confidentiality of Head Start families.
• Direct matters to appropriate personnel for special needs.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related

Bachelor's degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related

Tools

Computer software & data entry

Job description

Design and set up a classroom and learning centers based on curriculum, children's interests, needs, and best practices.Provide daily constant and continuous active supervision of children during all indoor, outdoor, and nap time activities.Develop and plan for the provision of developmentally appropriate activities for each assigned child based on each learning domain.Screen each assigned child according to the prescribed schedule using an agency-defined screening instrument in order to meet the 45-day compliance.Conduct anecdotal observations weekly during daily activities for each assigned child for development and learning.Assess each assigned child according to the prescribed schedule using an agency-defined assessment instrument.Develop bi-weekly Lesson plans as appropriate based on curriculum and children's interests.Develop Individualized Lesson plans as appropriate based on screening, assessment, and IEP (as needed) results within 5 working days of the screening and assessment results.Initiate referrals within five (5) working days after the child has failed 1st speech screening, 2nd failed Brigance (Early Childhood Screen III 3-5 years) developmental and social-emotional screenings.Daily, record and report child attendance and absences to the assigned Family Community Worker.Maintain and update clear and concise Education Records for each assigned child.Implement Classroom Management strategies that provide positive redirection for expected behavior.Implement family-style meal service at each meal provided for children.Attends all required training and workshops, including but not limited to 15 hours of classroom-focused professional development and methods that comply with applicable state and local laws for identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start children, families, and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.Prepares and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment for children that is positive, developmentally appropriate, and experientially based.Regular and Predictable attendance is a requirement of the job.Directs any special needs problems to the appropriateBachelor's Degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or a related area. Minimum: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related area and six months of experience working with children in an education setting or as a Head Start Teacher Assistant.Working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start, and State Child Care regulatory environment.Oral and written communication skills that facilitate and support positive feedback from parents and between staff at all operational levels.Working knowledge of computer skills: software and data entry.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.