Teacher Support (full-time)

Details for Teacher Support (FT) in Mandan

Do you love interacting with children from ages 3 to 5? The successful candidate must enjoy working with children and be devoted to building a nurturing and safe learning environment. This individual will be in the classroom as part of the teaching staff.

• Full-time opening (40 hours per week). May have training occasionally on Wednesday.
• Requires high school diploma or GED and valid driver's license.
• Mid-August to mid-May. If desired, summer hours may be available through HIT, Inc.
• Children attend WRHS Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday is staff prep day and training time.
• Pay is $16.00/hour ($16.55 if you have your CDA)

• Adhere to all principles of confidentiality:  Shares appropriate information with co-workers, family, and community (knowing what to share with whom, when and how).  Displays appropriate discretion in confidential matters relating to program staff and participants.
• Ensure developmentally appropriate practices are implemented for the growth and enhancement of all enrolled children.
• Assist with implementing age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans to meet the required Head Start Performance Standards.
• Follow the direction and lead of the teacher and help where needed; be willing to learn new skills.
• Be a good role model and build positive relations with the children.
• Assist with head lice checks.
• Understand and promote school readiness for children.
• Assist in keeping areas such as the playground sheds, gym storage, and other areas organized and clean.
• Help in classrooms as assigned and be flexible in the daily routine.
• Work with other teaching staff to implement Conscious Discipline by creating a school family that establishes simple, reasonable, and consistent guidelines for children to encourage impulse control and self-regulation. This is done by establishing positive relationships and building connections with each child and viewing children’s behavior as a call for help.
• Assist in the supervision of children, maintaining ration, to always ensure safety including food allergy and medication administration safety.
• Report maintenance and safety needs.
• Ensure that all transportation procedures are followed.
• Report any vehicle accident or damage, according to HIT Policy and Procedures.
• Assist in transportation of children for special activities such as field trips.
• Assist in helping children on and off of the public school bus(s).
• Refer information or concerns to the classroom teacher and/or Education Coordinator.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude with parents, community members and other staff by using assertive communication (clear, direct, respectful) when addressing an issue.
• Comply with all facility, Head Start Policy and Procedures, and HIT Expectations.
• Obtain computer skills to adequately perform job responsibilities.
• Attend and participate in staff or other meetings, committees, and trainings as required.
• Collaborate professionally and respectfully with classroom teaching staff, Family Support Coaches, and supervisor to meet the needs of children and families.
• Participate in coaching per the direction of the Assistant Director.
• If Spanish speaking, assist in translation services.
• Other duties as assigned.

• May obtain a CDL to drive 20 passenger school bus. Head Start reimburses for permit and driving test upon successful completion.
• May obtain Child Development credential (CDA). Head Start covers the cost of the program.

Ready to Apply?

• Submit our official application online or by hard copy.
• Submit college transcripts or CDA certification (if applicable) to bhoffman@hitinc.org