Teacher Assistant

Brightpoint; Fort Wayne (IN); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Brightpoint is seeking a Head Start Preschool Teacher Assistant in Allen, IN. The role supports the teacher in planning and delivering engaging activities for preschoolers and ensures a safe, nurturing environment aligned with Head Start standards.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, with CDA certification within two years, and CPR/First Aid within 12 months. A valid Indiana driver’s license is required.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must obtain CDA certification within two years of employment.
• Two years of preschool experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification within twelve months of hire.
• Indiana driver’s license with required auto-liability limits.

Aufgaben

• Assist in preparing classroom materials and plan quality learning experiences.
• Support teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate activities.
• Collaborate with teacher, families and staff to promote positive outcomes for all children.
• Maintain safe and secure classroom environment encouraging curiosity and self-motivation.
• Implement Head Start standards, NAEYC criteria, and licensing requirements.
• Demonstrate professional behavior in alignment with CLASS indicators.
• Foster children's independence, creativity and problem-solving.
• Respect and protect confidentiality at all times.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

CPR/First Aid readiness

Driver's license

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

CDA Certification within 2 years

Jobbeschreibung

POSITION: Head Start Preschool Teacher Assistant

LOCATION: Allen

HOURS: 40 hours/week, school year positions available

SALARY RANGE: $18.49/hr

Job Duties

The Assistant Teacher assists in preparing the classroom materials and plans providing quality learning experiences for young children assisting in the implementation of methods that promote independence, curiosity, decision making, cooperation, persistence, creativity, and problem solving in young children.

• Must work collaboratively with the Teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities
• Ensure a safe and secure environment in which children can be curious, active and encouraged toward self-discipline, and self-motivation
• Demonstrate the adult behavior indicators as outlined in CLASS, scoring at or above the minimum threshold scores for Emotional Support (6), Classroom Organization (6), and Instructional Support (3)
• Assists the teacher to implement the developmental assessment for each child
• Plan and assist the Teacher in preparing materials and supplies in advance for activities
• Guide the child's behavior in positive ways that support total growth and development, and promote self-esteem
• Responsible for implementing Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC criteria, Licensing requirements, policies, procedures and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of the classroom
• Ensure that confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times

Skills And Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must obtain Child Development Associate (CDA) certification within two (2) years of employment.
• Two years' experience working with preschool children preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must become CPR and First Aide Certified within twelve (12) months of hire
• When driving for Brightpoint, the employee must have a valid Indiana driver's license and must maintain minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 on auto insurance