Teacher Assistant

Job Details

Job Location:

Manchester, TN 37355

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $16.70 - $20.91 Hourly Introduction:
The employee works under the supervision of the Center Supervisor.

• Actively engage with children in the classroom and on the playground as player and/or watcher.
• Assist with entering and reviewing all documentation into TSG according to program calendar and policies and procedures.
• Complete daily health checks and follow up documentation.
• Complete and submit accident reports in the required timeframe.
• Assist with development of lesson plans that reflect planning for individuals, small and large groups according to procedures, including IEP goals, transitions and objectives as needed.
• Ensure classroom activities are intentional and are reflected on the lesson plan.
• Participate in home visits and parent/teacher conferences.
• Maintain record of children’s attendance/meals received and ensure accuracy utilizing Childplus.
• Monitor classroom and playground for health and safety concerns according to procedures.

• Ensure classroom/playground activities and interactions (including transitions) are age and developmentally appropriate, as well as aligned with the Head Start Philosophy/Licensing Regulations.
• Use screenings, ongoing assessments, information from parents and other staff to meet the learning needs of each child.
• Ensure classroom compliance with State Licensing Regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, CACFP, and agency policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional best practices.
• Demonstrate operational knowledge of Internet and Web-related technologies.
• Serve as a resource for childcare support workers and subs; providing direction and guidance as needed.

• Ensure active supervision occurs throughout the day and immediately intervening when behavior issues occur i.e. picking up a child; giving chase if child runs from group.
• Assist with completion of all education screenings, assessments, observations, and ongoing assessments on each child according to program calendar and Policies and Procedures; ensuring all required information is contained in each child’s file.
• Assist with implementation of approved weekly lesson plan in the classroom daily.
• Assist with preparing materials and supplies in advance for activities.
• Ensure sanitation, hygiene procedures and health practices are strictly adhered to daily and assist in the daily maintenance of the classroom utilizing the center cleaning plan.

• Ensure all paperwork is accurate and submitted timely.
• Ability to assist in other positions as needed.
• Assume leadership role in the event the classroom teacher is not present.

• Regular attendance and timely arrival to assigned work site.
• Submit accurate employee time and mileage reports according to program calendar.

• Maintain a positive working relationship with center staff.
• Provide activities for families to support their skills as educators and that encourage developmentally appropriate learning for the changing needs of their child.
• Create a sense of community in the classroom through relationship building and allowing children to complete routine tasks.
• Ensure family style dining and familiarity of mealtime supervision plan.
• Ability to establish and maintains cooperative working relationships with students and parents.
• Encourage child and family participation and lead children’s discussions to keep them active and engaged in learning.

• Be able to adjust and follow procedures or changes as they occur.
• Provide a daily balanced schedule of child initiated and adult initiated activities.
• Ensure that modifications are made to include children with special needs.

• Utilize computer and Child Plus program to enter, maintain and monitor data for recordkeeping and tracking purposes according to program calendar.
• Establish effective communication with families through Learning Genie, monthly calendars, newsletters, home visits parent/teacher conferences, phone, face-to-face, and…