Summary: The Head Start Teacher Assistant assists the Teacher in the day-to-day operation of a Head Start classroom. The Teacher Assistant also assumes the role of the Teacher during an absence of the teacher.
************This is a temporary position, expected to last a minimum of 6 months*************
Exceptional Benefits Package
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
✅ Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
✅ 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required
✅ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
✅ Professional Development Opportunities
✅ Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families
Specific Duties of the Job:
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Assist in the planning of daily lessons and activities. Assume major responsibilities of the classroom as requested and as expertise is gained.
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Assist with assessment of each child’s developmental level and use the information acquired from the assessment and other information to assure individualization for each child.
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Make home visits, work with parents on issues, and participate in problem-solving with parents and/or volunteers.
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Keep parents informed through conferences, letters, newsletters, anecdotal notes, home visits, and telephone calls.
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Assist parents in obtaining the community resources and services they need.
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Collect and provide health information on each child as required by the program.
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Assist with preparation and cleanup of all meals; eat meals with the children.
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Assist in all cleaning duties of both the classroom and the center as requested or required.
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Assist with parent meetings or trainings.
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Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.
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Attend and participate in meetings, work groups, team meetings, committees, workshops, individual training, and training conferences as assigned, including pre-service and in-service training.
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Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the Agency. Submit necessary documents as directed.
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Comply with all Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency and Mid-Cumberland Head Start Policies and Procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, and other applicable Early Childhood Standards such as DHS Licensing Standards and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Education and Experience Qualifications:
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Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; CDA credential or Associate’s degree preferred. (Must obtain CDA credential, preschool designation, within 12 months of hire.)
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Experience: Previous work within a preschool or with children ages 0-5.
