HS Teacher Assistant

Chattanooga Head Start classifies this a hard-to-fill position; thus, a hiring incentive of $500 will be issued to the hired candidate after they have completed their probationary period.

Salary:

With High School Diploma $18.00/hr

With Preschool CDA $19.00/hr

With Technical Certificate $20.00/hr

With AA-ECE $22.00/hr

FLSA Status:
This is a non-exempt position.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.

This position works 195 days per year, 7.5 hours per day. Schedules may vary due to work assignments, locations, projects and program needs.

In addition, this position is expected to remain on duty for approximately 10 working days beyond the end of Head Start closure until the end of Hamilton County Schools academic calendar. These additional days will be compensated at the employee's true hourly rate.

Department:
Early Learning

Location:

This position supports one of the HCS Head Start Pre-K Classrooms:
Calvin Donaldson Elementary, Orchard Knob Elementary, East Brainerd Elementary, Woodmore Elementary, or Hardy Elementary.

SUMMARY:

Maintains a safe, healthy and cognitively organized learning environment and ensures the safety of children at all times. Assists the teacher in supporting the physical health and development of children to ensure they are ready for kindergarten and lifelong learning. All employees employed by Chattanooga Head Start may work directly with children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. The HS Assistant Teacher assists the HS Teacher with the following duties:

● Implement curricula in the classroom with fidelity

● Perform the functions of this position with a working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, State of Tennessee Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations, and Agency policies and procedures

● Plan and implement learning experiences that promote all developmental areas, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy and phonemic, print, numeric awareness, and language-including English as a second language if applicable, with a thorough knowledge and application of CHS School Readiness Goals

● Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including; daily activities and selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom

● Eat with and assist children in development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices

● Guide children's acquisition of social skills

● Work with the co-Teacher and/or Aides to use and develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities

● Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children

● Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment, following all Head Start and TN State Standards. Assure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained, cleaned, and stored

● Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; ensure that the playground is safe;
● Ensure that the daily health and environment checklist is complete

● Assist in implementing, individualizing, and monitoring children's IEP (Individualized Education Plan) or IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan), if applicable, documenting progress and seeking clarification for any aspects that are not well understood

● Provide clear behavioral expectations and use effective methods to prevent and redirect misbehavior

● Complete and submit required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion;
● Actively assist in transition activities

● Effectively communicate with families concerning classroom calendar, parent meetings, and special events

● Encourage parent participation within the program

● Actively participate in the development and implementation of the Professional Development Plan and performance review

● Ensure that documentation and files are complete, accurate, and confidentiality maintained
● Accomplish the essential functions of the…