TEACHER AIDE

Priority Dispatch Corp.; McComb (MS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in McComb, MS, is seeking an early childhood assistant to help design and implement developmentally appropriate activities, supervise children, and support teachers.

The role requires knowledge of Head Start practices, and a CDA or an associate degree with demonstrated childcare experience. You will assist with child screenings, attendance tracking, lesson planning, and referrals while working closely with the classroom team to foster a safe and engaging learning

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare and early childhood development environments.
• Strong knowledge of theories and practices of Early Childhood Development (Head Start).
• Working knowledge of Head Start and State Child Care regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and setup of classroom and learning centers based on curriculum and children interest.
• Provide constant active supervision of children during all activities, indoors and outdoors.
• Conduct classroom activities in the absence of an assigned teacher.
• Assist with developmentally appropriate activities for each child in learning domains.
• Screen each child using Brigance Early Childhood Screen III (3-5 years) to meet 45‑Day compliance.
• Develop Group Weekly Lesson plans based on curriculum and children interests.
• Assist with implementing individual lesson plans (IEP/ISFP) based on screening results within two weeks.
• Record anecdotal observations weekly during daily activities for each child.
• Administer the CPI assessment three times per school year for each child.
• Initiate referrals to teachers for behavioral concerns and follow up bi-weekly until addressed.
• Record attendance daily in the absence of the teacher and report absences.

Education

Associate Degree in Child Development or related field

Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification

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 concisePreferred: 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