HS Teacher Assistant (Ridge-way Learning)

About the role

The Teacher Assistant will assist classroom teachers and the nutrition staff, relieve teachers during absences, and remain a flexible and organized team player.

Responsibilities

• Aid classroom teachers in improving education quality
• Prepare and serve high-quality meals for students
• Relieve teachers during periods of absence and breaks
• Assume responsibilities as the primary caregiver for one group of children, including those with special needs
• Act as a role model and mentor to clients and staff
• Communicate with nutrition, health/disability, and education staff to address special diet needs
• Implement daily education procedures, ensure children are engaged in activities suited to their needs, and provide ample activity options
• Assist in meal preparation and serving, maintain appropriate attendance records, and conduct regular home visits and parent-teacher conferences
• Contribute to ongoing child evaluations
• Maintain appropriate kitchen sanitation and adhere to Health Department and Porter-Leath requirements
• Conduct regular home visits and parent-teacher conferences with families
• Assist in maintaining accurate attendance records and meal counts

Qualifications

• HSD or GED with a Certified Development Associate (CDA) Certification with Infant Toddler Endorsement
• Relevant work experience with infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• Experience working in a non-profit preferred

Requirements

• Perform according to standards set by Head Start, NAEYC, CACFP, USDA, Tennessee Day Care Licensing, and Porter-Leath
• Work cooperatively with other staff to create a positive, enriching, and safe environment
• Assist in delivering appropriate health, nutrition, disability, education, and family support services
• Ensure compliance with USDA recommended daily dietary allowances and family-style dining requirements
• Maintain appropriate attendance records, meal counts, etc., necessary to produce reports
• Conduct regular home visits and parent-teacher conferences with families
• Contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned