What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Assistant Teacher position at Today's Child Learning Centers?
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A Classroom Assistant is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe environment where children can reach the next milestone in their development. With the help of the lead teacher, they tend to the daily needs of children ages 3 through 5, plan lessons, record observation and assessments, ensure and monitor plan family involvement, and attend educational field trips.
EDUCATION
- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Education or related field with 30 credits in ECE and/or a CDA.
- Enrolled in an educational institute to obtain a degree or credential within 2 years of hire date.
EXPERIENCE
- 2 - 4 years in an early childhood education setting
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure the safety, well being and supervision of all children in your assigned classroom
- Adhere to all DHS regulations, Head Start standards, STARS standards, and Today’s Child Learning Centers’ policies and procedures
- Assist with the setup and maintenance of the classroom centers on a daily basis
- Greet the parents and children as they enter your classroom each day
- Create weekly Lesson Plans and turn over to the Head Start Coordinator
- Collect items needed to carry out Lesson Plans prior to the week they are needed
- Teach to children the weekly theme utilizing the Lesson Plan and following the Daily Schedule
- Observe and evaluate the children, keeping detailed records and work sampling
- Input assessment data for each child, on-line, three times per year by the appropriate deadline
- Conduct Parent/Teacher conferences three times per year with the Lead Teacher
- Participate in monthly Staff Meetings and special events held at center
- Complete daily Attendance and Meal Sheets
- Assist in the monitoring of the parent volunteer log
- Participate in trainings and continuing education classes, ensuring you are taking the required amount of annual yearly training hours and topics
- Interact with Parents, addressing concerns and providing support
- Report to work on time each day, and with a positive attitude
- Sign in and out upon arrival, at the start and end of scheduled break and upon departure at end of day
- Perform daily health checks of children, reporting to Director any concerns, including those of child abuse or neglect
- Write Incident Reports when a child is hurt, submit to Director for review before distributing
- Participate in Emergency Preparedness and Fire Drills
- Attend to the physical needs of the children
- Be flexible regarding your classroom assignment and schedule
- Keep your classroom clean and empty trash at end of your shift
- All other duties as assigned
Today's Child Learning Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide employment opportunities regardless of ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, material status, parental status, or medical history.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20