Teacher Assistant Job Bartlett area,Tennessee USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Teacher Assistant (2142)

Job Details

Job Location:

350 - Kingdom Builders - Houston, TX 77045

Position Type:
Full-Time

Education Level: Trade, Technical, and Vocational

Travel Percentage:
Minimal Local Travel (up to 10%)

Job Category:
Education

Job Summary

This position works as a team partner with the teacher in developing activities for preschool children to provide an appropriate learning environment. Assistance is given to the teacher in carrying out the goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards. This position may be assigned additional duties based upon program need and areas of developing expertise.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in developing learning materials and providing activities outlined on the lesson plan and related to the cultural background of the children and families served.

Provide instructional services to students under the guidance of the classroom teacher.

Participates in the screening, observation and documentation of progress in GOLD online system.

Record and maintain student records such as Portfolios, AM/PM Checklist, Tooth brushing Logs, Cleaning Logs, etc.

Ensures that the classroom environment is clean and orderly.

Assist in ensuring that all policies and procedures related to education and safety for children are followed.

Generates and documents in-kind and volunteer time sheets.

Contributes to the collection and edit processes of correct documentation for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) by entering point of service meal counts in appropriate forms or software used by program to support claim reimbursement.

Assist with students exhibiting behavioral/management needs.

Assumes the lead role in the teacher’s absence.

Makes home visits with the teacher as required or requested.

Performs any other duties as may be required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential;

Be enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within one year of being hired into the position;

An associate or baccalaureate degree (in any area) with a minimum of 18 hours of ECE course work

Be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree.

Other

Skills and Abilities

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Demonstrate the ability to adjust the eye to bring object into focus; judge distance (close and distant), reach with arms extended, and use of hands to manipulate a keyboard.
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb, and /or be mobile.

Other Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the agency.
Ability to assume a variety of roles when required
Maintain a positive professional relationship with colleagues.

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