TEACHER AIDE

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Columbia (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks a dedicated childcare assistant to support classroom operations and learning centers. You will assist with supervision, activity implementation, and daily records to ensure a safe, stimulating environment for each child.

Responsibilities include assisting with developmental screenings, lesson plan development, and referrals as needed, while upholding Head Start practices and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities.
• Knowledge of Brigance screenings and CPI assessment.
• Experience documenting education records and attendance.
• Strong classroom observation skills and referral processes.
• Understanding Head Start knowledge and regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant supervision during all activities, indoors and outdoors.
• Record attendance daily and report absences to supervisor.
• Develop weekly group lesson plans based on curriculum and interests.
• Implement individual and bi-weekly lesson plans (IEP/ISFP) per assessments.
• Refer concerns to the classroom teacher and maintain follow-up until addressed.

Skills

Active supervision

Behavior management

Observation

Curriculum implementation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Child Development or related field

Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification

Tools

Brigance Early Childhood Screen III

Child Progress Indicator (CPI)

Job description

Assist in the design and setup of classroom and learning centers based on curriculum, children interest, needs, and best practices.Assist in providing constant and continuous active supervision of children daily during all activities, both indoor and outdoor and. Children should not be left unattended for any reason.Conduct classroom activities in the absence of an assigned teacher.Assist with the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for each assigned child in each of the required learning domains.Assist in the screening of each assigned child according to prescribed schedule using the Brigance (Early Childhood Screen III 3-5 years) developmental and social-emotional screeners in order to meet the 45 – Day compliance.Assist with developing Group Weekly Lesson plans as appropriate based on curriculum and children interest.Assist with implementing individual (and bi-weekly lesson plans as appropriate) lesson plans IEP/ISFP based on screening/assessment results within two (2) weeks of screening/assessment.Assist with conducting anecdotal observations weekly during daily activities for each assigned child for development and learning.Assist with administering the Child Progress Indicator (CPI) assessment three times a school year for each assigned child.Assist in initiating a referral immediately to the classroom teacher, observations of children with behavioral concerns or suspected disabilities; maintain, record, and follow up bi-weekly, at a minimum, until referral concern is addressed.In the absence of the teacher, record child attendance daily for each assigned child; reportabsences to assigned Family Community Worker.Assist with maintaining and updating clear and concise Education Records for each assigned child.Assist with maintaining order during indoor and outdoor activities continuously each day using positive approaches to behavior management. Corporal punishment of any kind is prohibited.Assist with maintaining an accurate head count of meals daily.Assist in the design and setup of classroom and learning centers based on curriculum, children interest, needs, and best practices.Assist in providing constant and continuous active supervision of children daily during all activities, both indoor and outdoor and. Children should not be left unattended for any reason.Conduct classroom activities in the absence of an assigned teacher.Assist with the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for each assigned child in each of the required learning domains.Assist in the screening of each assigned child according to prescribed schedule using the Brigance (Early Childhood Screen III 3-5 years) developmental and social-emotional screeners in order to meet the 45 – Day compliance.Assist with developing Group Weekly Lesson plans as appropriate based on curriculum and children interest.Assist with implementing individual (and bi-weekly lesson plans as appropriate) lesson plans IEP/ISFP based on screening/assessment results within two (2) weeks of screening/assessment.Assist with conducting anecdotal observations weekly during daily activities for each assigned child for development and learning.Assist with administering the Child Progress Indicator (CPI) assessment three times a school year for each assigned child.Assist in initiating a referral immediately to the classroom teacher, observations of children with behavioral concerns or suspected disabilities; maintain, record, and follow up bi-weekly, at a minimum, until referral concern is addressed.In the absence of the teacher, record child attendance daily for each assigned child; reportabsences to assigned Family Community Worker.Assist with maintaining and updating clear and concise Education Records for each assigned child.Assist with maintaining order during indoor and outdoor activities continuously each day using positive approaches to behavior management. Corporal punishment of any kind is prohibited.Assist with maintaining an accurate head count of meals daily.Preferred: Associate Degree in Child Development or related field with one (1) year of demonstrated experience in childcare, early childhood development or related field, or currently enrolled in college. Minimum: Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification with six (6) months of demonstrated experience in childcare, early childhood development environments, or currently enrolled in college.Strong knowledge of theories and practices of Early Childhood Development in Head Start. Working knowledge of Head Start and State Child Care regulatory environment.Demonstrated experience in childcare, early childhood development, or related areas.