What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistants - 52 weeks position at ABCD?
The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the Teacher with the
care and education of a group of children as part of a teaching team.
The Teacher Assistant assists with the planning and implementation of
the Education Component objectives of the Performance Standards. The
Teacher Assistant is responsible for promoting the mission of ABCD Head
Start & Children?s Services; building an understanding of the program by
communicating this mission to staff, families and the community. This
position must comply with all federal, state and local laws,
regulations, standards and policies, including those of the federal
Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the Massachusetts
Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Massachusetts disability law
(Chapter 766), Boston Family Engagement Network (BFEN) and ABCD, Inc.
Head Start and Children?s Services policies and procedures. All ABCD
Head Start/Early Head Start and Children?s Services personnel who are
paid to care for, or work with, children are MANDATED BY LAW to report
all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to the Massachusetts
Department of Children and Families (DCF), pursuant to Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 119 ?? 51A ? 51G. Any staff member who suspects
child abuse or neglect of a child must inform his or her supervisor
immediately. The responsibilities of a particular position may support
both Early Head Start and Head Start depending on the individual
assignment. The specific corresponding funding allocation will be
documented on the personnel payroll authorization or change of status
form. All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to
Head Start\'s policy on confidentiality. Key Responsibilities ESSENTIAL
DUTIES: Teaching Practices Provides pre-school children with a joyful,
nurturing, safe, healthy individualized environment and the varied
experiences which help them develop socially, intellectually,
physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and
stage of development in relationship to the overall goal of social
competency. Observation, Planning and Documentation Participate in the
daily observations of children. Participate in a minimum of two home
visits and three parent/teacher conferences per family per year.
Participate in the development of and implementation of
developmentally-appropriate lesson plans and individualized activities.
Participate in the development and implementation of written Individual
Education Plans (IEP\'s) for children with special needs. Engage in
record keeping activities (e.g. keeping records of daily observations of
children and of communication with parents). Participate in Team
meetings. Additional Duties & Tasks Attends meetings as necessary.
Maintain the EEC requirements including child to staff ratios, classroom
supervision, etc. Participates in the day to day operation of the
classroom/center. Provide classroom coverage in the absence of the
Teacher or Lead Teacher. Report to the Teacher or Lead Teacher regarding
the daily implementation of classroom duties. Report to the Program
Director for all matters relating to terms of employment and center
operations. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise The following locations are
open: Malden/Medford, Dorchester, Mattapan, Harrison Ave, Parker Hill,
Brashaw
care and education of a group of children as part of a teaching team.
The Teacher Assistant assists with the planning and implementation of
the Education Component objectives of the Performance Standards. The
Teacher Assistant is responsible for promoting the mission of ABCD Head
Start & Children?s Services; building an understanding of the program by
communicating this mission to staff, families and the community. This
position must comply with all federal, state and local laws,
regulations, standards and policies, including those of the federal
Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the Massachusetts
Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Massachusetts disability law
(Chapter 766), Boston Family Engagement Network (BFEN) and ABCD, Inc.
Head Start and Children?s Services policies and procedures. All ABCD
Head Start/Early Head Start and Children?s Services personnel who are
paid to care for, or work with, children are MANDATED BY LAW to report
all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to the Massachusetts
Department of Children and Families (DCF), pursuant to Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 119 ?? 51A ? 51G. Any staff member who suspects
child abuse or neglect of a child must inform his or her supervisor
immediately. The responsibilities of a particular position may support
both Early Head Start and Head Start depending on the individual
assignment. The specific corresponding funding allocation will be
documented on the personnel payroll authorization or change of status
form. All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to
Head Start\'s policy on confidentiality. Key Responsibilities ESSENTIAL
DUTIES: Teaching Practices Provides pre-school children with a joyful,
nurturing, safe, healthy individualized environment and the varied
experiences which help them develop socially, intellectually,
physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and
stage of development in relationship to the overall goal of social
competency. Observation, Planning and Documentation Participate in the
daily observations of children. Participate in a minimum of two home
visits and three parent/teacher conferences per family per year.
Participate in the development of and implementation of
developmentally-appropriate lesson plans and individualized activities.
Participate in the development and implementation of written Individual
Education Plans (IEP\'s) for children with special needs. Engage in
record keeping activities (e.g. keeping records of daily observations of
children and of communication with parents). Participate in Team
meetings. Additional Duties & Tasks Attends meetings as necessary.
Maintain the EEC requirements including child to staff ratios, classroom
supervision, etc. Participates in the day to day operation of the
classroom/center. Provide classroom coverage in the absence of the
Teacher or Lead Teacher. Report to the Teacher or Lead Teacher regarding
the daily implementation of classroom duties. Report to the Program
Director for all matters relating to terms of employment and center
operations. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise The following locations are
open: Malden/Medford, Dorchester, Mattapan, Harrison Ave, Parker Hill,
Brashaw