Head Start Teaching Assistant

Helping Central Texas improve economic self-reliance through a wide range of services and community partnerships.

STRATEGIC FUNCTION

Provides educational leadership to the classroom by designing and implementing classroom instruction and lesson plans appropriate to meet the individual needs of every child. Primary duty is to impart knowledge to children zero to three years of age. Secondary duty is to provide challenging appropriate educational activities.

OPERATING PRINCIPLES

• Lifelong Learning
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  Seeks innovative opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and experiences.
• Effective Communication
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  Provides well thought-out, concise, and timely oral and written information.
• Teamwork: Considers group effort more important than individual effort.
• High Personal Standards: Sets challenging goals and continuously seeks feedback and opportunities to improve performance.
• Flexibility: Accepts other viewpoints, shifts strategies if necessary, and adjusts to changing work priorities.
• Concern for Accuracy and Effectiveness: Considers how work impacts both short term and long-term operating efficiencies.
• Initiative: Is proactive rather than reactive.
• Courteous and Respectful: Ensures all business dealings and relationships are conducted fairly and honestly.

May include the following:

1. Communicates and develops a positive relationship with families.

2. Assistsin the set-up of the classroom, instructional learning, parent meetings, active supervision, and documentation in cooperation with the Teacher One.

3.Knows and adheres to all policies and procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and child care licensing standards at the classroom and center level.

4.Assists with preparation of materials for instruction and the cleanup of materials after lessons.

5.Follows safety guidelines when lifting equipment and picking up children, upkeep, and age appropriateness of all equipment which children use.

6.Reports to Person in Charge in absence of Site Supervisor.

7.Reports all suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at and in accordance with agency policy.

8.Arrives on time and works designated hours (unless otherwise specified by immediate supervisor)

9.Flexibility with work schedule and location as needed based on program needs.

10.Provide appropriate care for children including following appropriate diapering/toileting procedures, and maintaining a sanitizes classroom, such as; hand washing, change of bedding, and sanitation of toys, equipment and all surfaces.

11.Assist with recruitment of parents and staff.

• Submits time sheets accurately and on time to supervisor.
• Submits mileage accurately and on time to supervisor.
• Attends all staff and other meetings as assigned.
• Be a positive role model.
• Maintains confidentiality: records, client services, and staff.
• Adheres to agency's best practices related to time and leave.
• Dress is appropriate to work environment.
• Maintains a safe, orderly and clean environment.
• Willing to work at alternative locations.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
• Six months of experience in an early education or child development center setting
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish and English

• High School Diploma or GED
• Willingness to obtain Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential in the appropriate age group within one year of hire
• Basic computer skills

• Be able to lift 25-30 lbs.
• Be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit on floor, see, hear and speak with children to ensure children’s health and safety.

• At least 18 years old
• Criminal Background Check required at the agency’s expense
• Fingerprinting required at the employee’s expense
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation
• Vehicle Insurance (Personal injury and liability)
• Initial Health Exam required at the agency’s expense
• Initial and annual TB screening at agency’s expense