Teacher Assistant

About the role

The Teacher Assistant functions as a partner in planning and implementing the classroom-learning environment to promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school success and life success. The Teacher Assistant assists and partners with the Teacher in providing high-quality developmentally appropriate care and education for children ages 3-5 in a center-based classroom in the CPLC Early Childhood Development (ECD) Program.

In partnership and guidance from the teacher, the Teacher Assistant participates as part of a center-based inter-disciplinary team to support the child in all areas of development while providing education, disabilities, health, and social service support to families. The role involves abiding by all state and federal regulations that apply to the care and education of young children, including the revised Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Act, and CPLC ECD Content Area Plans and Procedures.

The Teacher Assistant actively supervises children by sight and sound in all environments, maintains health and safety regulations, and facilitates health practices to ensure children's safety in school bus, outdoor, and indoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Teacher in planning and implementing a classroom-learning environment that promotes school readiness.
• Assist in providing high-quality, developmentally appropriate care and education for children ages 3-5.
• Participate as part of an inter-disciplinary team to support children’s development in all areas.
• Provide education, disabilities, health, and social service support to families.
• Abide by state and federal regulations, including Head Start Program Performance Standards and Head Start Act.
• Actively supervise children by sight and sound in all environments.
• Maintain health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment.
• Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in school bus, outdoor, and indoor environments.

Requirements

• A Child Development Associate (CDA) or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential (according to Texas or New Mexico state regulations).
• A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• 6 months of experience working in an early childhood development setting.
• 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including at least 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Development or a closely related field.
• Enrollment in a Child Development Associate Credential program, to be completed within 1 year from the date of hire.
• Education obtained outside the United States must be evaluated by an accredited organization to determine equivalency to U.S. education standards.
• Computer literacy, including basic keyboard skills and the ability to use computer software programs (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe) and web-based systems.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection & Voluntary Benefits