Teacher Assistant

JOB SUMMARY Works under the administrative supervision of the Mentor Coach and day-to-day task supervision of the assigned Teacher (III/IV). Responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations as defined in HSPS 1302 and any regulatory standard regarding classroom activity. This position is assigned to a classroom and is responsible for the total classroom operation when a Teacher (III/IV) or Associate Teacher is absent.

Responsible for providing day-to-day task supervision for the assigned classroom staff or volunteer and responsible for involving the classroom staff person in the execution of daily classroom activities.

SPECIALIZED FOCUS Provide specialized focus centers for classrooms as determined with the MT-MC/SD and classroom staff such as outdoor play, cooking, science, music, storytelling, art, math and social-emotional connections

Assist with assignments that ensure high quality services are provided to children and families including but not limited to recruiting parents to attend events, helping set up for special events, setting up outdoor centers and/or indoor nooks, lamination, substituting in classrooms etc.

COMPLIANCE (EDUCARE LEARNING NETWORK, DHS, OHS, NAEYC)
Use research based strategies from LEP evaluation information and accredited organizations to drive program practices (Ex: safe sleep)
Understand and support core features of Educare Learning Network (ELN)
Comply with the educational content mandates of the Head Start Performance Standards, program assessment, and work plans as well as NAEYC accreditation standards and DHS licensing requirements

Administer Ages and Stages Questionnaires for initial and continuous developmental screening when assigned as the 2nd teacher for longer than 1 week Complete required documentation including, but not limited to:
Attendance, Meal Count, Family Contacts, Accidental Injury Reports, ASQ and Internal referrals, emergency contacts, infant/toddler daily sheets, file sign in/out sheets when assigned as the 2nd teacher

Attend and assist with home visits and parent conferences when assigned as the 2nd teacher for longer than 2 weeksHIGH QUALITY TEACHING PRACTICES Utilize Teaching Strategies to track each child’s ongoing developmental skill level in the eight domains as required by the Head Start Performance Standards when assigned as the 2nd teacher

Utilize Conscious Discipline theory and application to promote child social emotional development and well-being as well as classroom management

Utilize data provided by our Local Evaluation Partners (LEP) to build on and improve classroom practice

Ensure rituals and routines are understood and followed

Assist in the daily operations of the classroom when assigned as the 2nd teacher TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION Build and maintain good relationships to encourage collaboration, reflection, family engagement, high quality teaching practices and community relations with peers, families, volunteers and community partners

Attend pre-service and other workshops that may include overnight and out-of-area travel as requested by TEI management

Implement an interdisciplinary approach to build effective teams

Complete classroom responsibilities when substituting as the 2nd person in the classroom

Perform other duties as assigned or required to assist with maintaining high standards in the classroom SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS Works under the administrative supervision of the Mentor Coach and day-to-day task supervision of the Teacher (III/IV). No supervisory responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Must have proven successful interpersonal relationship skills to maintain effective and satisfactory working relationships with intra-department and inter-department staff, vendors, clients, visitors, and contractors. Ability to…