TEACHER ASSISTANT-ABBEVILLE HEAD START CENTER

WHO WE ARE

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Incorporated, is a community-based organization that works in partnership with our local communities to deliver quality services, assistance, and opportunities to eligible customers with emphasis placed on education, employment, and developing self-sufficiency. One of our flagship programs is Head Start which provides a quality education, healthy meals, and safe playing environment for preschool-aged children to create a strong foundation to help our communities’ children thrive and succeed. We want you to join our team to help our young people prosper.

THE MISSION

The Teacher Assistant is expected to:

• Assist in teaching and supervising children in child development center(s) to ensure appropriate skills, knowledge, and behaviors are learned.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils, to students.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.

A SNAPSHOT OF EXCITING THINGS YOU WILL DO:

• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to Lead Teacher for review.
• Document all classrooms activities; monitor the progress of children continually.
• Maintain accurate student records daily.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Teach social skills to students.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Deliver and drive assigned children to and from the Center.
• Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher/Center Coordinator.

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Communicates effectively: Provide information to customers, supervisors, and co-workers, in-person, by phone, and email.
• Service-Oriented: Developing constructive relationships with students, parents, and Center staff.
• Technology savvy: Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, enter data, or process information.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Team Player: Work effectively in a team environment.
• Problem Solver: Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Work Ethic: A positive attitude, assertive, dependable, and energetic.
• Critical Thinking: Use reasoning to determine alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

AVAILABLE BENEFITS

• Health dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays