Teacher Assistant

SOUTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

(SEARPDC)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Teacher Assistant / Auxiliary Teacher

Department:
Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS)

FLSA:
Hourly Non-Exempt Grade: 3-HS

Safety Sensitive Job:
No

Security Sensitive Job:
Yes

Job Description Prepared:
November 2021 – Revised July 2026

Note:

Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general the duties and responsibilities of this job and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included.

Reports to:

Center Director

Subordinate Staff: N/A

Other Internal Contacts:
All SEARPDC Departments

External Contacts:
Head Start Program Offices;
Local City Schools;
Local Education Agencies (LEA);
Alabama Department of Human Resources (ADHR);
Department of Early Childhood Education (DECE);
Office of School Readiness (OSR);
Smart Teach

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:

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.

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