Teacher Assistant - Collaboration (2820)

About the role

This position works as a team partner with the ISD teacher in developing activities for preschool children to provide an appropriate learning environment. Assistance is given to the teacher in carrying out the goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards. This position may be assigned additional duties based upon program need and areas of developing expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing learning materials and providing activities outlined on the lesson plan and related to the cultural background of the children and families served.
• Provide instructional services to students under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Participates in the screening, observation and documentation of progress in student assessment online system.
• Record and maintain student records such as Portfolios, AM/PM Checklist, Toothbrushing Logs, Cleaning Logs, etc.
• Ensures that the classroom environment is clean and orderly.
• Assist in ensuring that all policies and procedures related to education and safety for children are followed.
• Generates and documents in-kind and volunteer time sheets.
• Assist with students exhibiting behavioral/management needs.
• Assumes the lead role in the teacher's absence.
• Performs any other duties as may be required.

Qualifications

Education And/or Experience:

• A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
• Be enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within one year of being hired into the position
• An associate or baccalaureate degree (in any area) with a minimum of 18 hours of ECE course work
• Be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree

Other Skills And Abilities:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Demonstrate the ability to adjust the eye to bring object into focus; judge distance (close and distant), reach with arms extended, and use of hands to manipulate a keyboard
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb, and/or be mobile

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the agency
• Ability to assume a variety of roles when required
• Maintain a positive professional relationship with colleagues