Teacher Assistant

This position starts as soon as possible. 

• Position is full-time, 9 months per year (mid August to mid May). Summer hours may be available through HIT, Inc.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• This person will work in the classroom of 3 to 5 year olds as part of a teaching team.
• Experience with ages 3 to 5 a plus!
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus!

• Have a high school diploma or GED with the agreement that upon hire, a Child Development Associate (CDA) will be completed within 2 years (TA 1: $13.95) NOTE: Head Start pays for the CDA training!
• Have completed the Child Development credential (CDA) (TA 2: $14.95)
• Be enrolled in or have completed an associate or baccalaureate degree program in education or related field (TA 3: $16.95).

• Adapt to the social, emotional, physical and cognitive developmental needs of each child. Assure the developmental progression of all children.
• Contributes to documenting observations, gathering and organizing portfolio work samples, completing assessments, planning weekly lesson plans, etc.
• Monitor the cleanliness and organization of the classroom to ensure the safety and mobility of each child.
• Assist with implementing curriculum to meet the required Head Start Performance Standards.
• Be a good role model and build positive, professional, relations with the children and families.
• Understand and promote school readiness for children.
• Assist in the active supervision of children to ensure safety at all times.
• Be able to quickly adjust to changing work environments and take on a more leadership role when the teacher is absent.