TEACHER AIDE

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Weir (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a dedicated classroom assistant to support Head Start programs in Mississippi. You will help design and set up learning centers, supervise children, and conduct activities in line with curriculum and best practices.

In this role you will screen and assess children using Brigance, develop lesson plans, document observations, and maintain accurate education records while upholding confidentiality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Associate Degree in Child Development or related field with 1 year of childcare experience
• Minimum: CDA Certification with six months of demonstrated experience in childcare
• Strong knowledge of theories and practices of Early Childhood Development in Head Start

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and setting up classrooms and learning centers based on curriculum and children's interests
• Provide continuous active supervision of children during all activities
• Conduct classroom activities in the absence of an assigned teacher
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities across required learning domains
• Screen children using Brigance Early Childhood Screen III (3-5) per schedule
• Develop group weekly lesson plans aligned with curriculum and children's interests
• Document observations and administer CPI assessments three times per year
• Record attendance daily in the absence of the teacher
• Maintain education records and ensure confidentiality

Skills

Early childhood development

Head Start knowledge

Observation & assessment

Child supervision

Behavior management

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.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.Understands, generates, and documents in-kind and other allowable costs applied toward the non-federal share requirement.Responsible for understanding Head Start Program Performance Standards and local childcare licensing regulations.Expected to be knowledgeable of the regulations associated with the prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination.Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start and Early Head Start children, families, and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.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.Regular and Predictable attendance is a requirement of the job.Other duties as assigned.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.