Teacher Assistant

Mybrightpoint; Fort Wayne (IN); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brightpoint in Allen, IN seeks a Head Start Preschool Teacher Assistant to support classroom learning for young children. This 40-hour/week, school year position assists in preparing materials, implements developmentally appropriate activities, and helps foster independence, curiosity, and social skills under the Teacher's guidance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CDA within 2 years, CPR/First Aid within 12 months, and a valid Indiana driver's license if driving for Brightpoint.

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 Aid Certified within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Indiana driver's license and maintain minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 on auto insurance if driving for Brightpoint.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Communication skills

Preschool experience

CPR/First Aid

Formation

High school diploma or GED

CDA certification

Description du poste

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.

1. Must work collaboratively with the Teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities
2. Ensure a safe and secure environment in which children can be curious, active and encouraged toward self-discipline, and self-motivation
3. 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)
4. Assists the teacher to implement the developmental assessment for each child
5. Plan and assist the Teacher in preparing materials and supplies in advance for activities
6. Guide the child's behavior in positive ways that support total growth and development, and promote self-esteem
7. Responsible for implementing Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC criteria, Licensing requirements, policies, procedures and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of the classroom
8. Ensure that confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must possess a high school diploma or GED
2. Must obtain Child Development Associate (CDA) certification within two (2) years of employment.
3. Two years' experience working with preschool children preferred
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
5. Must become CPR and First Aide Certified within twelve (12) months of hire
6. 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