What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Pre-K Teacher Assistant - Washington, PA position at Blueprints?
*This is a temporary position, beginning 08/04/2025-07/13/2026*
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:
- Associate Degree from an accredited college or university. Early Childhood Education degree preferred.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in the area of Preschool (minimum).
WORK WEEK:
- Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:00PM
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- Regular and reliable attendance is essential.
- Assist the Teacher in planning and developing daily lesson plans as well as individual lesson plans that meet the needs of all children.
- Help plan and promote a flexible child-oriented classroom.
- Assist the Teacher in documenting progress reports and daily observations of children through the use of the Creative Curriculum.
- Assist children in helping with the preparation for breakfast and the serving of lunch.
- Assist in the preparation of the arrival and departure of the children.
- Foster the development of good manners, eating habits, health and personal hygiene.
- Be aware of proper safety practices and procedures and ensure a safe environment.
- Assist the Teacher in small and large group activities.
- Assist the Teacher in sanitizing classroom items regularly.
- Assist the Teacher in scheduling times each day for greeting children, free play, gross motor play, cleaning up between activities, transitioning between activities, etc.
- Follow designated curriculum (i.e., Creative Curriculum and others).
- Actively interact with children during scheduled activities.
- Encourage parent involvement in the program.
- Assist the Teacher in preparing for and completing parent/teacher conferences.
- Assist in the submission of child outcomes and observations as required (e.g., completion of data input of children’s developmental information into cc.net).
- Utilize developmentally appropriate learning materials.
- Assist the Teacher in the completion of the required environmental and developmental screenings/assessments.
- Assist the Teacher with facilitation of appropriate transition activities including parents, school district personnel, etc.
- Comply with all PA Pre-K Grant requirements for continued education, including CDA renewal when applicable.
- Attend all scheduled trainings and meetings (out-of-town travel may be required).
- Promote community awareness of the Pre-K Program and assist in the recruitment of eligible children.
- Assist the Teacher in maintaining, ordering and inventorying current classroom supplies, materials and equipment on an on-going basis.
- Assist the Teacher with providing information to families on community events, parent education classes and other items of importance.
- Assist the Teacher in the promotion of children’s physical and nutritional health and well-being.