Full Time Head Start Teacher Assistant- 1 position

Lake Ridge Head Start Teacher-Assistant

Lake Ridge Head Start Teacher-Assistant (Full Time) Monday Friday 7:30am 4pm

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Will work to improve children's verbal and non-verbal functioning self-image, attention span, and body awareness through mastery of gross motor skills and school/parent/teacher/child relationships. Promote social and emotional growth and cognition in order to establish kindergarten readiness skills under teacher supervision.
• Prepare the classroom for daily activities, providing a safe environment in accordance with Head Start Curriculum and Performance Standards.
• Will assist Teacher in planning lessons that ensure variety and flexibility in scheduling to meet special needs, activities that will be child-oriented and initiated, include exploration of the child's environment, and provide for individual differences.
• Will assist Teacher with completion of child screenings, assessment data and home visits (as needed).
• Will work with volunteers and parents effectively as part of the classroom team.
• Will refer children with special needs to the appropriate staff members for follow-up services.
• Will establish a positive and productive relationship with parents, regularly sharing information on their child's progress.
• Will share ideas with other staff members and work cooperatively in carrying out major objectives, including combined group activities.
• Will take full advantage of training and self-development opportunities.
• Will employ self-evaluation techniques to maintain and improve teaching skills.
• Will participate in annual revision and rewriting of the Service Area Plans for education.
• Will fulfill obligations as set forth in the Head Start Performance Standards and the Head Start Service Area Plans as adopted.
• Any other duties as requested by Director

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA, previous work with preschool children is desirable.
• Spanish as first or second language would be helpful.
• Must be physically active and able to lead children in physical activities that promote good gross motor skills