Teacher Assistant - 52 Week Position

Action for Boston Community Development; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,262 - 47,987; Full time

Job summary

A community development organization seeks a full-time Teacher Assistant in Dorchester to support the care and education of children. In this role, you will work closely with the Teacher to foster a nurturing environment and help with the implementation of educational objectives. You will also communicate program goals with staff and families, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. A commitment to the organization’s mission and the welfare of children is essential.

Qualifications

• Must comply with federal, state, and local laws.
• Ability to assist in caring for and educating children.
• Capable of communicating program goals effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher with care and education of children.
• Promote the mission of ABCD Head Start.
• Provide nurturing environment for pre-school children.

Job description

Overview

Department: Head Start and Children's Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dorchester Head Start

Compensation: $43,625 / year

Description

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the Teacher with the care and education of a group of children as part of a teaching team. The Teacher Assistant assists with the planning and implementation of the Education Component objectives of the Performance Standards.

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for promoting the mission of ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services; building an understanding of the program by communicating this mission to staff, families and the community.

This position must comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations, standards and policies, including those of the federal Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Massachusetts disability law (Chapter 766), Boston Family Engagement Network (BFEN) and ABCD, Inc. Head Start and Children’s Services policies and procedures.

All ABCD Head Start/Early Head Start and Children’s Services personnel who are paid to care for, or work with, children are MANDATED BY LAW to report all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 119 §§ 51A – 51G. Any staff member who suspects child abuse or neglect of a child must inform his or her supervisor immediately.

The responsibilities of a particular position may support both Early Head Start and Head Start depending on the individual assignment. The specific corresponding funding allocation will be documented on the personnel payroll authorization or change of status form.

All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to Head Start's policy on confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Teaching Practices

Provides pre-school children with a joyful, nurturing, safe, healthy individualized environment and the varied experiences which help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development in relationship to the overall goal of social competency.