Teacher Assistant

**Job Summary:** Responsible for working directly with all children in the classroom, assists the classroom teacher in planning and implementing appropriate early childhood activities with the assistance of parent volunteers, including working under the supervision of the Teacher and is responsible for temporary assignments of teaching duties as assigned by his/her supervisor, the Site Manager, or the Site Supervisor School Readiness Supervisor within the Head Start Program. **Essential Functions:** The Teacher Assistant will ultimately be evaluated on a combination of skills, dispositions, and behaviors, some of which are related to the specific service area of this position and others that represent general expectations of all our agency employees. The Teacher Assistant responsibilities chiefly fall within the following essential functions, although s/he may perform other tasks and/or duties as assigned. The Teacher Assistant will demonstrate competency to perform essential functions that include: 1. Directly supervise and assist children in performing daily activities in the Head Start Center. 2. Actively participate in classroom operations by creating developmentally appropriate lesson plans that include IEP, developmental assessment goals, teach/instruct ageappropriate language development, pre-math skills, encourage staff and child interaction, implement appropriate room arrangement and classroom environment, set goals and objectives, conduct on-going observation/assessments, facilitate family-style meals, plan classroom activities and reinforce behavior management. 3. Encourage parents to participate and volunteer in classroom and other Head Start activities. 4. Communicate with families daily. 5. Maintain a clean and safe classroom. 6. Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, training sessions, C.D.A./ECE classes, and related career development classes. 7. Actively participate in the recruitment of eligible Head Start children and families. 8. Assist with (2) home visits per child per year. 9. Assist with the planning and implementation of parent meetings and any related parent activities. 10. Assist (or arrange and follow up for EHS TA) with parent/teacher conferences ensuring that parents are kept informed about their child's progress. 11. Assist children in serving food, practicing appropriate table behavior, and good nutritional habits using CACFP guidelines. 12. Maintain strict child confidentiality. 13. Assist with children's screenings including but not limited to audio, vision, height/weight, anemia, IEP, mental health and development. Assist with documentation and follow-up on social services and other referrals. 14. Complete reports as assigned by supervisor with accuracy and timeliness. 15. Assists children with differing abilities in their daily routine, which may include diapering, feeding, etc. 16. Assist staff to incorporate IEP/IFSP goals into classroom activities as directed. 17. Proficient in utilizing various virtual platforms to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration. **Minimum Requirements:** 1. Requires HSD/GED. All Head Start teacher assistants must be enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed within 2 years from the date of hire. CDA/ECE Certificate or AA/AAS degree preferred. All education must be from an accredited institute. 2. Teacher Assistant must be at least 18 years old. 3. Six months BCCL or Head Start parent, volunteer work in Head Start (HS) or Child Care (CC). 4. Advanced computer skills in word processing, Internet and e-mail. 5. Arizona Driver's License, proof of insurance, fingerprint card, Social Security card, CPR and First Aid, and provide a vehicle for program business. 6. Health Questionnaire is required at hire and will be updated every 3 years. 7. Meet all agency, state and federal required immunizations or have an approved exemption on file. 8. Employee must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English. 9. Bilingual Englis…