Teacher Assistant

The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood education program that promotes children's growth, learning, and school readiness. The Assistant Teacher participates in a team-teaching model and shares responsibility for planning and implementing classroom activities and experiences.

The Assistant Teacher assists with the implementation of the written curriculum, including development and learning goals, learning experiences, family and staff strategies, and materials necessary to support children's individual and developmental needs.

The Assistant Teacher works collaboratively with the Lead Teacher, classroom staff, families, and other program partners to create a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing the written curriculum and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Assist in ensuring curriculum activities support established goals for children's development, learning, and school readiness.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in developing weekly lesson plans and ensure lesson plans are appropriately posted for parents, volunteers, and visitors in the classroom.
• Assist in developing and implementing individualized plans for children based on identified needs, developmental goals, and established child outcomes.
• Assist in identifying appropriate objectives, activities, and learning experiences to support individual children's developmental needs.
• Participate in a team-teaching model and share responsibility for planning and implementing classroom activities.
• Support the Lead Teacher in maintaining a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom organization, preparation of materials, and implementation of daily activities.

• Build positive and respectful relationships with children and families.
• Support meaningful family engagement and communication.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with families regarding classroom activities and program experiences, as appropriate.

• Collaborate with classroom staff and other program personnel to support children's development and school readiness.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, professional development, and program activities as required.
• Follow Head Start Program Performance Standards, RECAP policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Support implementation of services in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely classroom and child-related documentation as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of child, family, employee, and agency information.
• Support an environment that promotes children's safety, development, inclusion, and school readiness.
• Follow established health, safety, supervision, and emergency procedures.
• Participate in required Head Start training, professional development, meetings, and program activities.

Employees are expected to:

• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, and reliability.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with children, families, community partners, and coworkers.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team while exercising sound judgment and initiative.
• Support RECAP's mission, values, and commitment to providing exceptional service.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and child-centered approach in all interactions.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in an active early childhood environment.

• Work is primarily performed in a classroom and early childhood education environment.
• Home visiting is required as part of the position.
• May be required to travel between agency locations and program sites.
• Position requires frequent interaction with children, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Must be able to work effectively in an active environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• May be exposed to varying environmental conditions associated with classroom, community, and home-visiting activities.

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