Head Start Teacher Assistant

Position Overview

This position works as a team partner with the 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. The role may be assigned additional duties based upon program need and areas of developing expertise.

• 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.
• Participate in the screening, observation and documentation of progress in the GOLD online system.
• Record and maintain student records such as Portfolios, AM/PM Checklists, Tooth brushing Logs, Cleaning Logs, etc.
• Ensure 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.
• Generate and document in‑kind and volunteer time sheets.
• Contribute to the collection and edit processes of correct documentation for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) by entering point‑of‑service meal counts in appropriate forms or software used by the program to support claim reimbursement.
• Assist with students exhibiting behavioral/management needs.
• Assume the lead role in the teacher's absence.
• Make home visits with the teacher as required or requested.
• Perform any other duties as may be required.

• 1‑3 years: experience in assisting in carrying out the goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards within early childhood education.
• Some college in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• CDA Preschool required.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Non‑profit Organizations, Education Administration Programs, and Primary and Secondary Education

Location:

Houston, TX