Teacher Assistant

• As part of the education team, under the general direction of the Education Coordinator, with support from the Teacher, assists a given group of children. May be responsible for conducting circle, doing lesson plan and generally assuming the teacher's responsibility in the teacher's absence.

Pays: $18-$21 per hour KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

-To share responsibility for keeping equipment and material accessible and in good condition in order to encourage maximum constructive use by the children.-To share responsibility for removing or reporting any damaged or hazardous equipment to the Child Education Coordinator or other designated person so that necessary action may be taken.-To share responsibility for planning and supervising an appropriate arrangement of classroom equipment and furniture designated to promote optimal program functioning-To assist in the overall planning for the best use of shared space in relation to the total center program-To assist the Assistant teacher in planning the use of community resources to enrich the educational content of the children's program-To share with classroom associates their mutual knowledge and understanding of the Head Start.

program and the sponsoring agency of which the center is a part.-To promote his or her own professional growth of development through participation in regularly scheduled individual conferences, classroom group conferences, staff meeting and early Childhood Training.-To share with other classroom personnel the performance of routine chores related to all areas of the program/-To participate, wherever feasible, in related training opportunities as these become available.-To participate in objective discussions with the teacher and aide about classroom activities.-Adhering to the approved plan by which information concerning the children and program can be shared with the parents.-Attending and participating in parenting education groups and training when required.-Respecting the confidential nature of all information about parents and children.-Maintaining Good working Relations and Objective Attitudes with Other Center Personnel.-Other related duties, as assigned, consistent with the above and including the fulfillment of full program responsibility for the group in the absence of the Teacher.-Assist with trips walking through the neighborhood or community bus trips.-Fire Drill assistance, ensuring the children are escorted down the stairs and back to classroom in an orderly fashion.-Working within the 8:30 am ?

• trained.REQUIREMENTS:

-High School Diploma or GED required-CDA/AA preferred