Teacher Assistant

Job Title

Teacher Assistant

Essential Job Functions

• Help ensures safety of each child, whether in the classroom or outside, in compliance with State regulations and university policy
• Interactions expressive of genuine warmth and concern for children as well as an understanding of their developmental needs
• Respect for children’s ideas, feelings, abilities and differences
• Insights into and tolerance for the range of age-appropriate behavior
• Ability to assume needed duties and responsibilities without supervision
• Ability to use discretion in communications with parents in the Teacher ‘s absence
• Ability to move and react quickly and to handle emergencies effectively
• Ability to abide by all rules and regulations applicable to workers of the center
• Ability to accept changes in schedules, environment, and other alterations.
• Acquire knowledge of the current curriculum and implement the curriculum practices in the classroom
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent preferably in Early Childhood Education
Child Development or closely related field from a regionally accredited program
Preferred Qualifications: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or closely related field from a regionally accredited program.
Minimum Experience Three (3) years' experience as a childcare/daycare assistant or equivalent.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Work with the teaching team in all activities, including but not limited to housekeeping, diapering, toilet training meal service, and record keeping
• Share responsibility for the preparation of Daily Plans and the preparation of developmentally age-appropriate teaching materials
• Conduct daily small-group activities for an assigned group of children, sharing responsibility for large-group activities and using appropriate adult/child interactions strategies with all children
• Assume responsibility for a classroom at any given time
• Collects required evidence of learning/ anecdotes and information for required ongoing assessments
• Observe and/or participate in parent-teacher conferences
• Provide coverage for breaks for other staff members
• Supervise and help daily lunch and outdoor activities, field trips and walks
• Promote individualized attention for children by freeing teachers from routine duties

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.