NC Pre-k / Head Start Teacher Assistant

NC Pre-k / Head Start Teacher

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Full time, 12 month position

The NC Pre-k Head Start Teacher Assistant is responsible for working cooperatively with the Lead Teacher to assist with planning, implementing, supervising, and evaluating the activities of a NC Pre-k / Head Start classroom/center in accordance with the policies, procedures, and philosophy of Macon Program for Progress Board, Policy Council, NCDCDEE, and Administration for Children and Families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Establishes and maintains a secure trusting relationship with children

· Obtains a strong understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards.

· Implements a designated developmentally appropriate researched-based early childhood curricula.

· Assists Lead Teacher in implementing a designated developmentally appropriate research-based early childhood curriculum.

· Uses effective health and safety practices to ensure children are safe at all times.

· Assists Lead Teacher in Providing nurturing and responsive practices, interactions, and environments that foster trust and emotional security, promotes positive mental health, and supports social/emotional functioning.

· Assists Lead Teacher in planning and implementing the weekly lesson plan for the classroom.

· Recognizes and supports the development of bilingualism and biliteracy.

· Assists Lead Teacher in implementing planned activities that promote learning within the regular daily routines.

· Serves meals and snacks to the children according to their developmental levels and individual needs of the group.

· Assists Lead Teacher with organizing the classroom and activities according to the developmental levels and individual needs of the group.

· Promotes the development of secure relationships with children in the classroom.

· Employs appropriate child guidance techniques. Supervises the children at all times in the classroom and on the playground.

· Assists Lead Teacher with Conducting two (2) home visits and two (2) parent conferences with each child’s family per year, according to the programs schedule, policies, and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

· CDA or equivalent working toward an AA degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, required.

· AA degree in Early Childhood Education or related, preferred.

· One to Two years’ experience working with children, preferred.

· Ability to regularly stand, walk and sit in the floor.

· Excellent communication skills with adults and children.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word & Excel.

· Valid Driver’s License or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or willingness and ability to obtain license.

· CPR and First Aid Certification at hire or within the first 6 weeks of hire (training provided).

· Bi-Lingual, English/Spanish skills are beneficial.

Macon Program for Progress is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20