Head Start Teacher Assitant Job Opp area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Center Director, the employee performs a range of tasks and duties associated with effective and efficient delivery of Center educational and other services for students aligned with Head Start and Early Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). These tasks and duties include, but are not limited to the following: preparing lesson plans, file folders, and meal counts, supervising students, assisting Teachers, performing daily student health checks, supporting the social and emotional development of children, assisting with handling discipline in accordance with established policies and procedures, maintaining a safe and healthy student environment, conducting home visits, communicating with parents, and assist Teachers in monitoring classroom supply inventory, assist Teacher in maintaining student folders utilizing established procedures, entering accurate data into computer databases, documenting daily checks, and monitoring results.

Employees in this job attend professional development training programs and workshops, clean and sanitize teaching areas, and perform CPR and First Aid when needed. The Employee attends training workshops, staff meetings, pre-service, in-service sessions, and professional development as required. This job is considered security-sensitive and is subject to a preemployment background check.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive, and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability, which is covered by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
Assists Teachers. Employee provides assistance to Teachers in providing safe and effective instruction and interactions with students.

Assists Teachers in preparing lesson plans, file folders, and daily meal counts

Supervises students to ensure safety and healthy learning environment

Performs daily student health checks, documenting health status into records

Interacts and communicates with students

Prepares meals for students (meals are delivered to Center)

Observes and evaluates student's social development

Prepares and maintains student records

Integrates Head Start components and procedures into classroom functions and activities

Makes home visits with student’s parent and conducts required parent-teacher conferences

Enters student information into system databases

Communicates with student’s parents / guardians

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
Classroom Management. Employee assists Teacher in managing classroom conditions and operations.

Assists in preparing classroom prior to student arrival

Assists in cleaning classroom to ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff

Assists Teacher in monitoring inventory of classroom supplies

Assists Teacher in providing prompt redirection for children in accordance with established policies and procedures

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of SEARPDC, OHS, DHR, IDEA and other applicable agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Knowledge of SEARPDC organizational programs

Knowledge of safety rules including accident causation and prevention

Knowledge of effective teaching methods and practices for young children

Communication skills to effectively communicate internally and externally, both orally and in writing

Verbal skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and parents

Writing skills to develop professional reports using correct English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Reading skills to…