TEACHER AIDE

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Tchula (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Mississippi seeks an Early Childhood Assistant to help design and set up classrooms and learning centers in line with curriculum and student interests. Daily supervision and activity delivery are required, indoors and outdoors, especially when a teacher is absent.

You will assist with developmentally appropriate activities, Brigance screenings, weekly lesson plans, and IEP/ISFP-based goals within two weeks of screening results. CDA or Associate Degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in early childhood classrooms and centers.
• Familiarity with Brigance and CPI assessment tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of Head Start requirements and state childcare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and setup of classrooms and learning centers.
• Provide constant active supervision of children during all activities.
• Conduct classroom activities in the absence of an assigned teacher.
• Support developmentally appropriate activities across learning domains.
• Assist with Brigance screening to meet 45‑Day compliance.
• Develop and implement weekly lesson plans and IEP/ISFP goals.
• Record anecdotal observations and participate in CPI assessments.
• Initiate referrals for behavioral concerns and follow up bi-weekly.

Skills

Active supervision

Curriculum support

Observation skills

Screening knowledge

Referral handling

Education

Associate Degree in Child Development

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.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.