Head Start Teacher Assistant

Job Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in employment with Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation. We employ a broad range of qualified applicants with experience for positions at our different locations. Please submit a completed application with your resume to the Human Resources Department.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native candidates in accordance with the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). If you are claiming Indian Preference, you must submit your Tribal documentation with your application.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree equivalent to four (4) years of experience
• Bachelor's degree equivalent to eight (8) years of experience

Under the general direction of the Teacher, the Teacher Assistant will provide support through classroom and playground supervision of children, preparation of materials for learning activities, participation and guidance in children’s learning activities. Assist in providing a safe and sanitary environment for children, regularly communicate with parents/guardians and maintenance of children and family records. Employee follows detailed instructions and established procedures in accomplishing assignments.

All Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation employees must submit to a background check and abide by all Tribal, federal, and state laws. All employees must comply with Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation drug free workplace policy and will be subject to pre-employment, random, for-cause, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing. Current physical exam/tuberculosis test clearance, Hepatitis B series I, II, III complete. Qualified American Indian Preference applies.

• Assist with planning and preparation of age-appropriate activities for preschool children. Provide for the safety of children. Attend to health and safety procedures as they pertain to the diapering and toileting of children ages 0-5.
• Assist with daily health checks of children.
• Co-facilitate the implementation of daily curriculum. Assist with Xaa-wan'-k Early Learning Program (XELP) source of on-going assessment Teaching Strategies/Creative Curriculum as requested by the Lead Teacher. Assist in discussing child’s developmental progress with parents/guardians during daily conversations, during home visits and parents’ conferences.
• Obtain supplies and arrange space for a variety of activities according to the lesson plan.
• Assist in classroom, meal and playground supervision of children, all emergency drills.
• Keep records of participant attendance and complete in-kind paperwork daily.
• Assist with upkeep of the classroom including routine cleaning, sanitization and rotation of materials.
• Encourage parental involvement in the program and maintain ongoing communication with parents/guardians in a professional and respectful manner, with confidentiality in mind.
• Attend training conferences/meetings with site staff and parents to keep abreast of current requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

All Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

• General knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

• Knowledge to work with children
• Knowledge of Head Start, CACFP and CCDF standards of conduct and confidentiality
• Knowledge of regional and cultural customs and values.

• Broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong citizen focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. Customer service, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. Ability to manage time and organize work to ensure efficient performance. Ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with supervisors to ensure understanding and manage work accordingly. Ability to understand and manage…