HS Teacher Assistant (10 - months Frayser)

About the role

As the premiere provider of Head Start programs in Memphis, the agency is committed to helping high-risk children in Shelby County get ready to succeed in kindergarten. Our Assistant Teachers understand the valuable role education plays in improving the community by:

• Assisting classroom teachers in their shared mission to improve the quality of education offered to Porter‑Leath’s students
• Assisting the nutrition staff with preparing high‑quality meals for students
• Relieving teachers during periods of absence and during breaks
• Remaining a flexible and organized team player in order to help all members of the Porter‑Leath Community

Responsibilities

• Performs according to the standards set forth by Head Start, DHS / TDOE, NAEYC, CACFP, USDA, Tennessee Day Care Licensing, and Porter-Leath while performing duties within the kitchen and classroom.
• Provides classroom coverage for Teachers and Assistant Teachers when absent or out of the classroom; assumes responsibilities as the primary caregiver for one group of children for Teachers/Assistant Teachers, including children with special needs when assigned.
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities of enrichment and care for one classroom of children according to the standards