Teacher Assistant Haven HS-TA-NH

Teacher Assistant – New Haven HS Qualifications

• Level I:
  High School Diploma or GED; pre‑school experience preferred; must enter Child Development Associate (CDA) class and complete the CDA Certification process.
• Level II:
  Must hold Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCA T) credential and complete permanent authorization within two school years.
• Level III:
  Must hold a CDA or state equivalent certificate; for Teacher Assistants in WV Pre‑K classrooms, must hold Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT) credential or CDA/ACDS or equivalent plus two years of experience.
• Desire to work with young children.
• Knowledge of early childhood development.
• Strong interest in improving self and community.
• Self‑motivated with ability to work without direct supervision.
• Writing skills.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record or state .
• Must pass drug screen and background check.
• For WV Pre‑K classroom Teacher Assistants, the Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT) Authorization must be immediately obtained.
• The Teacher Assistant must obtain Permanent Authorization within two school years of hire.
• The Temporary Authorization can only be renewed once, according to WVBE Policy 2525.

• Attain an understanding of the connection between improving parent/family engagement and enhancing child development and school readiness.
• Responsible for the health & safety of enrolled children.
• Actively participate and work with teachers in planning, developing and implementing a developmentally appropriate education plan for children.
• Encourage families to become engaged with school readiness activities.
• Assist in developing & implementing lesson plans to meet each child’s needs, interests, learning styles, and individual goals.
• Assist in assessing individual developmental progress.
• Assist in home visitation & parent‑teacher conferences.
• Maintain the center, with the teacher and center team members, in such a manner as to assure compliance with fire, safety and health standards.
• Assist the Teacher in all areas of classroom operations.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Summers off