Teacher Assistants - 46 Weeks

ABCD; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ABCD is looking for a Teacher Assistant in Boston to assist with the care and education of preschool children. The role involves creating a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the children's social, intellectual, and emotional development.

Responsibilities include observing children, implementing lesson plans, and ensuring compliance with state and local regulations. Strong communication skills and an understanding of child development are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be dedicated to child development and education.
• Ability to engage with children in a nurturing way.
• Experience in classroom settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher with child care and education.
• Participate in daily observations and documentation of children's progress.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and IEPs.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Observation skills

Education

Relevant degree in Early Childhood Education or similar

Job 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

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.

Observation, Planning and Documentation

• Participate in the daily observations of children.
• Participate in a minimum of two home visits and three parent/teacher conferences per family per year.
• Participate in the development of and implementation of developmentally‑appropriate lesson plans and individualized activities.
• Participate in the development and implementation of written Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with special needs.
• Engage in record keeping activities (e.g. keeping records of daily observations of children and of communication with parents).
• Participate in Team meetings.

Additional Duties & Tasks

• Attends meetings as necessary.
• Maintain the EEC requirements including child to staff ratios, classroom supervision, etc.
• Participates in the day to day operation of the classroom/center.
• Provide classroom coverage in the absence of the Teacher or Lead Teacher.
• Report to the Teacher or Lead Teacher regarding the daily implementation of classroom duties.
• Report to the Program Director for all matters relating to terms of employment and center operations.

Locations: Mattapan, Dorchester Head Start, East Boston, Harrison Ave, Parker Hill.