Teacher Assistant, Head Start

This position is responsible for assisting the teacher in the planning and provision of a high-quality early childhood experience for preschool children that meets all Head Start Program Performance Standards.

• Must have good computer skills (working knowledge of Microsoft programs).
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Must have excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Must have some classroom teaching experience, preferred.
• Must have a current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license and be insurable; an MVR is required.
• Must maintain all Local, State and Federal qualifications for the position on an annual basis.

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

• At a minimum, have a CDA credential or a state‑awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential; are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree in Child Development / Early Childhood, or are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and in the Spanish language.
• Have some classroom teaching experience.
• Have good computer skills (working knowledge of Microsoft programs).
• Have a current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must maintain all Local, State, and Federal qualifications for the position annually.

• Supervise children at all times.
• Plan and implement children’s individual needs and strengths and utilize them for classroom instruction, based on the teacher’s input.
• Working with the teacher, create and maintain a classroom environment that supports learning.
• Maintain adequate teaching materials and facilitate children’s active exploration of material, activities, and environment, with the teacher’s guidance.
• Model best practices. Teaching strategies must be based on children’s individual needs and the Head Start Program Performance Standards, HSPPS and Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, HSELOF.
• Use positive approaches to guide children’s behavior towards active involvement in learning and the development of self‑discipline.
• ISD Teacher Assistants conduct 2 home visits and 2 parent conferences per family on an annual basis, in order to maintain open communication with the children’s parents and to report children’s progress, with the teacher’s input and guidance.
• Add the Complexity/Scope of work from the job description.

• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 30‑40 pounds in all directions.
• Driving a county vehicle or a personal vehicle for County business.
• Working in low temperatures.
• Working in high temperatures.
• Working in noisy environments.
• Working in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Working in adverse environmental conditions is expected.
• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.
• Medium work that includes carrying objects up to 50 pounds

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

* If the applicant holds an out‑of‑state license, a State of Texas Driver’s License must be obtained prior to employment.