TEACHER AIDE

Paycom - ATS; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking an assistant to support classroom setup, supervision, and developmentally appropriate activities. You will help implement lesson plans, conduct screenings, and maintain records across learning domains.

The role involves daily attendance, CPI assessments three times per year, and referrals for concerns. Experience in Head Start environments and knowledge of education regulations are preferred.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Associate Degree in Child Development or related field with one year of demonstrated experience.
• Minimum: Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification with six months of demonstrated experience.
• Strong knowledge of Early Childhood Development theories and Head Start regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and setting up classrooms and learning centers.
• Provide constant supervision of children during activities, indoors and outdoors.
• Conduct activities in the absence of an assigned teacher.
• Assist with weekly and bi-weekly lesson plans (IEP/ISFP based).
• Record attendance daily and maintain education records.
• Support family-style meal service and meal counts.
• Maintain positive behavior management and record observations.

Skills

Active supervision

Curriculum design

Group lesson planning

Observation notes

Attendance recording

Behavior management

CPI assessment

IEP/ISFP familiarity

Brigance screening

Meal service

Education

Associate degree in Child Development

CDA Certification

Tools

Brigance

CPI assessments

Head Start knowledge

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 with implementing family-style meal service at each meal provided for children.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.