Teaching Assistant II (9:30am-5:30pm)

Under administrative supervision of the School Leader and/or Assistant School Leader and the day-to-day direction of the assigned Lead Teacher, assist the Lead Teacher in planning and providing a stimulating and comprehensive learning environment for infants, toddlers, or pre-school children; assume lead teacher responsibilities in absence of the Lead Teacher; perform activities meeting Federal Early Head Start and Head Start Performance Standards and any regulatory standard regarding classroom activity.

Teaching Assistant II shifts and/or duties may slightly vary depending on assignment: supporting one classroom, multiple classrooms, or “floating” between schools as assigned by leadership. Assignments are based on daily staffing needs and require flexible support in a variety of roles throughout the school day.

Responsibilities

• Assist and/or attend home visits and family conferences.
• Assist with all activities related to opening/closing the school, as needed.
• Assist with developing weekly lesson plans.
• Comply with the education content mandates of the Head Start Performance Standards, program assessment, and service plans.
• Assist in the daily operations for the classrooms as a substitute.
• May assist peers with developing weekly lesson plans.
• Utilize CAP-selected classroom support model to assist with classroom management.
• Work cooperatively with all CAP employees, Family Support personnel, volunteers, and collaborative partners.
• Build and maintain good parent/teacher relationships to encourage parent involvement.
• Assist with required documentation including, but not limited to: Monthly Reports, Attendance, Meal Count, Family Contacts, and Child Injury Reports.
• Complete the Lead Teacher’s responsibilities in absence of the Lead Teacher.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• 3- or 4-year-old Classroom Preschool CDA Certificate (or HS Diploma/GED and on IDP to complete a Preschool CDA within 6 months).
• Certificate of Mastery.
• Associate’s degree (or higher) in any subject and have 12 college credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
• Associate’s degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education or a related degree.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, or pre-school children.
• For Infant/Toddler or 2-Year-Old Classroom: Infant/Toddler CDA Certificate or HS Diploma/GED and on IDP to complete an Infant Toddler CDA within 6 months (EHS Rooms Only).

Skills

• Proven successful interpersonal relationship skills to maintain effective and satisfactory working relationships with staff, vendors, clients, visitors, and contractors.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read, interpret, and present information efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to accurately audit records and ensure compliance with written or oral guidelines.
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work well under pressure.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive data, records, files, and conversations.

Physical & Mental Requirements

This is a classroom position that requires active supervision, focused attention to look, listen, and engage with young children. Work requires frequent bending, stooping, lifting, squatting, kneeling, crawling, stretching, pushing, and pulling throughout the day. Must have the ability to lift and/or carry objects and children weighing up to fifty (50) pounds and quickly respond to children’s needs. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Schedule

9:30am–5:30pm