Teacher Assistant

The Teacher Assistant (including substitutes and floaters) asissts the Head Start Teacher in delivering the classroom curriculum in accordance with Head Start regulations, licensing, and guidelines, and will use agency standards to ensure that services provided are in alignment with the Social Determinants of Health through a trauma informed care lens as defined by the agency. Ensures the classroom is one in which children are aware of expectations, provided with rules, maintain consistency; while building a positive relationship with students which focuses on positive communication, appropriate physical proximity, respect, positive discipline, and guidance. Maintain supervision of children at all times.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or GED plus a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required; working towards an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with a major relative to early childhood education preferred. 2. Previous classrom experience and ability to utilize various learning techniques in the successful delivery of curricula 3. Understands cultural differences and is sensitive to the implications of culture for service delivery. 4. Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification. 5. Fluent in English and Spanish (read, write, and speak) desirable.

Additional Information

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour

*On Site position

Locations may vary