What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Teacher Assistant position at Regional Consolidated Services?
We are seeking a caring, energetic, and reliable Assistant Teacher to join our team. The Assistant Teacher will support the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing daily classroom activities, fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment, and ensuring the well-being of all children. The following are duties you will be responsible for:
- Maintains working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, NC Child Care Regulations, RCS Employee Handbook and RCS Head Start Operations Manual.
- Offer a program that meets the emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs of both the individual and the group.
- Carry out appropriate and positive discipline as established by the lead teacher.
- Ensure program goals are implemented.
- Maintain a room arrangement that is safe, clean, inviting, interesting and stimulating.
- Attend trainings and staff meetings
- Sensitive and responsive to parents and act as resource person for them.
- Observe, record, and report significant individual and group behavior.
- Work in coordination with all component areas.
- Assist the lead teacher with weekly lesson plans
- Function as part of and help build a supportive team.
- Establish and maintain good communication with parents through daily interaction at pick up and drop off sites.
- Responsible for lead teacher duties in the absence of the lead teacher.
- Assist with daily classroom cleaning such as mopping, trash disposal, sweeping, dusting, etc.
- Must maintain consistent and regular attendance.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.63 - $14.93 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to obtain a clear background check through the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)?
- Are you willing to obtain or currently working towards an associates in early childhood education?
Ability to Commute:
- Burlington, NC 27217 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $15