Teacher Assistant

Community Services Agency's mission is a powerful one:

"CSA empower individuals and families to become self-sufficient through advocacy, results based programs and community partnerships in Northern Nevada."

Come work where you can make a difference in your community every day! Also enjoy a state of the art benefits package! We are looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team!

The Teacher Assistant supports and assists the classroom Teacher in designing and implementing a comprehensive program to meet the educational, emotional, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs of children within the Head Start Program in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards.

1. Maintains a safe, healthy learning environment, including full supervision of children at all times, in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and child care licensing requirements;

2. Supports the Teacher in the development and implementation of daily, weekly, and monthly lesson plans that follow the Creative Curriculum guidelines;

3. Helps guide and facilitate preschool activities in the classroom that are developmentally, linguistically, culturally and age-appropriate to include circle time, meal time, outdoor time, small group, large group, rest period, and hygiene/toileting activities;

4. Supports the transition to kindergarten for the children by stimulating growth in language, social, and motor skills;

5. Effectively records and documents individualized learning plans, attendance records, classroom lesson plans, monthly classroom activities, etc.;

6. Ensures that classroom equipment, furniture, and supplies are properly maintained and stored;

7. Assists the Teacher in the full implementation of IEP’s (Individualized Education Plans) and promotes a quality inclusive environment for children with disabilities and special needs;

8. Assists the Teacher in updating and maintaining organized and accurate records of children’s files, including individualized learning plans, developmental assessments, attendance records, classroom lesson plans, and monthly classroom activities;

9. Works collaboratively with the Teacher and Child and Family Specialist to develop, implement, and maintain parent-partnership agreements, conduct monthly parent meetings, and schedule parent conferences;

10. Attends staff trainings and meetings as requested and participates in continuing education programs as necessary to achieve appropriate credentials;

11. Performs other tasks and duties as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required: Associates of Arts Degree from an accredited college or University with a major in Early Childhood Education or a degree that includes six Early Childhood Education classes and one year related experience in a pre-school teaching environment.

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or University with a major in Early Childhood Education or a degree that includes six Early Childhood Education classes and one-year related experience in a pre-school teaching environment.

• Knowledge of childhood development services;
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills;
• Capacity and empathy to work with a diverse population, low-income families and children, including those with disabilities;
• Ability to travel to Program and home sites;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and data entry applications.

CSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.