Teacher Assistant

Overview

Title: Teacher Assistant
Location: Port Orford, OR
Program: South Coast Head Start
Reports to: Teacher/Advocate
HR Contact: hr
Pay Level: Starts at $16.32, Depending on Experience
Staff Supervised: None
FSLA Status: Non-exempt from overtime
Effective: 07/09/2022
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Revised: 7/09/2021
External Applicants: Please submit an employment application, cover letter and resume on our website,(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or to hr.
Internal Applicants: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to hr.

Job Description

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Assist Teacher in the delivery of high-quality infant, toddler, and preschool services as defined by the Head Start Performance Standards, State Licensing Rules, program work plans, and program goals. Assist with day-to-day operations of assigned classroom. Maintain quality environments with attention to safety and health prevention measures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Reason position exists is to perform these functions):

• Ensure children are supervised at all times and maintain appropriate ratios and group sizes.
• Ensure children are signed in and out of class and bus and released only to authorized adults.
• Clean and sanitize classrooms, equipment and materials according to policies and procedures.
• Complete daily classroom and playground safety checks, as assigned.
• Assist teacher in providing responsive care, effective teaching practices, and an organized learning environment for all children.
• Assist teacher to implement The Creative Curriculum to fidelity to provide quality, developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning experiences.
• Assist in integrating physical activity and utilize program resources to enhance daily lesson plans.
• Provide input and support to ensure learning environments include age-appropriate, and culturally and linguistically responsive supplies, materials, equipment and space, including accommodations for children with disabilities, with periodic changes to support interests, development and learning.
• Use positive guidance strategies to support social-emotional and behavioral health.
• Provide family-style meal service with sufficient time for children to eat, following food safety guidelines for all food service.
• Track daily attendance for each child and implement program attendance follow-up procedures, as assigned.
• Assist Teacher in completing screenings and assessments, as assigned.
• Perform Teacher job duties in the temporary absence of the Teacher.
• Complete additional tasks and job duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist teacher in delivery of appropriate services to children with IFSP/IEP’s.
• Provide supportive environments individual supports.
• Support team implementation of individual plans for special health needs, including asthma, diabetes, emotional or other conditions that require additional service provisions.
• In coordination with Teacher, regularly share information with families regarding their child’s routines, activities, and behaviors (conversations, phone calls, notes home, etc.)
• Encourage ongoing parent participation in classrooms, site family events, and other program activities.
• Adhere to federal, state and program documentation requirements.
• Participate in on-going team communication to support service delivery, promoting problem-solving and conflict resolution within assigned team.
• Support outreach and recruitment efforts by communicating the program’s eligibility, selection, and enrollment policies and practices to families, other service providers, and the general public.
• Provide supervision to parents, assigned volunteers and practicum students
• Provide constructive ongoing feedback and support in professional growth

• Ride bus to and from class and on field trips: greet children and parents, share information, perform health check, and monitor children’s behavior for safety at all times.
• Receive direction from the Bus Driver to ensure a safe transportation system.

• Teamwork - We join our individual strengths together creating teams and circles of cooperation to promote innovative thinking and bring opportunity to our community.
• Partnerships - We create collaborative…