Teacher Associate

Theuniversityunion; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Vacation

Personal leave

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Theuniversityunion is seeking a Head Start Teacher Associate to support early childhood education in our Head Start program. This 36 per week, school-calendar position requires an AA degree in Early Childhood Education or a CDA and the ability to obtain CDA.

One year of experience with birth-5 is preferred, with strong communication to families and staff. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including IPERS, vacation, personal leave, sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• AA degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA with ability to obtain CDA
• One year experience teaching children ages birth to 5
• Excellent communication skills with parents, children and staff

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction by following lesson plans and adapt to individual learning styles
• Prepare and maintain paperwork according to CACFP guidelines
• Maintain an organized, clean classroom and share engaging activities
• Develop good communication and maintain confidentiality with parents, staff, volunteers, and visitors
• Assist teachers in supervising students during non-classroom times and bus arrivals/dismissal
• Assist in daily routines including napping and bathroom needs as needed
• In lead teacher's absence, perform substitute teacher responsibilities with prepared lesson plans
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Observation

Planning/Organization

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree or CDA

Job description

• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Head Start seeks a Teacher Associate to work in our Head Start program. 36/per week position, runs with school district calendar. AA degree in Early Childhood Education, CDA or related certification with the ability to obtain CDA. One year experience teaching children ages birth to 5. Must have excellent communication skills with parents, children and staff. Must have a passion for education and the ability to instill curiosity and love of learning while fostering friendships and fun. Excellent benefit package including IPERS, vacation, personal leave, sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance. EOE AD#2619

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:

Supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Perform the duties as required to assist teaching staff in providing a safe, clean, healthy environment for the children in the classroom.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in lunch time activities by assisting with preparing and serving food, eating with the children, and cleaning up after meals.
• Encourage the children to develop a positive self-concept through supportive and cheerful interaction by assisting to create a developmentally appropriate environment where children are comfortable enough to verbalize feelings, question, explore, experiment and problem solve.
• Assist with instruction by following lesson plan while adapting plans to meet individual learning styles. Promote successful classroom performance for each student.
• Prepare and maintain all necessary paperwork and records according to CACFP guidelines.
• Maintain an organized, clean classroom and present interesting ideas and activities to share with children.
• Develop and maintain good communication while respecting confidentiality. Establish rapport and trust with parents, staff, volunteers, and visitors in order to respond to children’s environmental needs.
• Provide support in all areas of the classroom, including but not limited to, maintaining a clean, safe, positive environment, maintaining accurate confidential records within applicable regulations and performance standards, assisting in conducting developmental screenings and taking quality child observations.
• Assist teachers in supervising students in non-classroom such as playground supervision and bus arrival, dismissal.
• Provide assistance to children during daily napping (if applicable) and bathroom routine by offering direction and support when needed.
• In the absence of Lead Teacher, step in and perform all responsibilities of substitute teacher using prepared lesson plans.
• Perform other duties or complete other projects as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a driver’s license, automobile, and current valid insurance in order to travel to designation locations.
• Knowledge of Agency’s policies, practices and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and various other business and community contacts.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to adapt to the organization’s changing needs.
• Ability to pass a physical examination.

NOTE: A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential functions. All duties and responsibilities listed above are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform each duty or function proficiently.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education requirements for this position include Associate degree in related field or Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or working toward CDA credential. Prior experience working with preschool age children preferred. Computer experience a must.

Summary

Head Start seeks a Teacher Associate to work in our Head Start program. 36/per week position, runs with school district calendar. AA degree in Early Childhood Education, CDA or related certification with the ability to obtain CDA. One year experience teaching children ages birth to 5. Must have excellent communication skills with parents, children and staff. Must have a passion for education and the ability to instill curiosity and love of learning while fostering friendships and fun.

Excellent benefit package including IPERS, vacation, personal leave, sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance. EOE AD#2619