What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant, with or without CDA position at Alignstaffing?
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Job Description:
Teacher Assistant, Head Start
The day for the Teacher Assistant begins promptly at 8 AM, where they will have breakfast with the students (ages 2-3). They'll engage the little ones in enriching activities like walks and story time, following a "Creative Curriculum" tailored to each day's designated color groups based on behavioral and intellectual evaluations.
After lunch, from 1 PM to 2:30 PM, it's nap time for the students, giving our Teacher Assistant /Group Teachers a well-deserved break. During this time, they can decompress, plan lessons, or complete paperwork until relieved by a floater. Remember, no cell phones are permitted during business hours while Teacher Assistant/Group Teachers are responsible for students.
End-of-Day Routine: Parent pick-up begins at 3:30 PM, followed by classroom cleanup from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM. We provide a sanitation machine for easy sanitization of toys, blankets, and other materials used throughout the day.
Desired Skills:
- Experience: Childcare (1-2 years minimum)
- Key Traits: Patience, Compassion, Effective Communication, Teamwork, Creativity, Organizational Skills, Adaptability, Safety Awareness, Problem-Solving
- Certifications: CDA preferred (client will provide an opportunity to obtain after 60 days to 6 months), First Aid/CPR preferred (provided during orientation)
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
Compliance Requirements:
- FBI Finger Printing
- Drug, Alcohol, Physical, TB
- PA State Background
- PA Child Protective Service Results
- National Sex Offender Check
Talent Pay Rate:
- Long-Term Group Teacher Assistant with a CDA $17.00-$18.00 hourly
- Long-Term Group Teacher Assistant without a CDA $15 -$16.00 hourly
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have an active or willing to obtain a CDA?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Classroom Management: 1 year (Required)
- Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16