Teacher Assistant-Fort Wayne

Mybrightpoint; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mybrightpoint is seeking a Head Start Preschool Teacher Assistant to support early learning in Allen, Indiana. This 40-hour-per-week, school-year position offers a pay rate of $18.49 per hour and emphasizes collaborative planning with the lead teacher and families to promote curiosity, independence, and problem solving.

You will help maintain a safe, nurturing classroom, assist with developmental assessments, prepare materials, and ensure compliance with Head Start standards and licensing

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must obtain 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing classroom materials and plan learning experiences for young children.
• Support implementation of methods promoting independence, curiosity, cooperation, and problem solving.
• Work collaboratively with the Teacher, families, and staff to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ensure a safe, secure environment fostering self-discipline and motivation.
• Demonstrate CLASS indicators at or above required thresholds for Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support.
• Assist the teacher with developmental assessments for each child.
• Prepare materials and supplies for activities in advance.
• Maintain confidentiality in day-to-day operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA certification within 2 years

Job description

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