HS Teacher Aide

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Full Time Professional Houston, TX, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $13.67 To $13.67 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary scope of this position is to plan and implement high-quality early education and child development services to Head Start (HS) children including children with disabilities. This position is responsible for the implementation of the Head Start Performance Standards and all other regulatory requirements for their assigned classroom.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Head Start Performance Standard 1302.30

Purpose:

• Demonstrate knowledge of Gulf Coast Community Services Association (GCCSA) mission, goals, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Head Start’s Performance Standards, Early Learning Outcomes, and other regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and collaborate with Child Development Specialists and all content area staff to implement services that meet the needs of children and families assigned to their classroom.
• Communicate and collaborate with teaching staff, substitutes and volunteers to implement services that meet the needs of children and their families assigned to their respective classrooms.
• Work with teacher to ensure required tasks and supporting documentation are completed timely and accurately including but not limited to home visits, parent conferences, developmental screeners, assessments, and anecdotal notes.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

Teaching and Learning Environment
- Head Start Performance Standard 1302.31

• Demonstrate responsive care, effective teaching practices, including the implementation of positive strategies to support children’s well-being, and prevent and address challenging behaviors.
• Ensure children’s health and safety are in accordance with all regulations.
• Work with the teacher to set up and implement a well-organized classroom that is developmentally appropriate and inviting for pre-school age children.
• Work with the teacher to safeguard the equipment and materials assigned to classrooms, ensuring adequate supplies are available for all children.

Curriculum and Assessment
- Head Start Performance Standard 1302.32 Curricula and 1302.33 Child Screenings and Assessment

• Work with the teacher to develop and implement weekly lesson plans that included planned and appropriate activities that align with the developmental progressions described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and are based on relevant child assessment data
• Work with the teacher to assess children assigned to their classroom and demonstrate the child’s knowledge, developmental stages, individual differences, and cultural background.

Parent and Family Engagement
- Head Start Performance Standard 1302.34 Parent and Family Engagement in Education and Child Development Services:

• Communicate and collaborate with parents to engage them in their child (ren)’s learning.
• Participate in at least two home visits per family per program year.

Training and Professional Development
- Head Start Performance Standard 1302.92:

• Demonstrate on-going personal and professional growth and development to meet program and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in coaching opportunities, including observation and feedback sessions.

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES…