Teacher Assistant - Oxford Head Start

Job Summary: 

The Teacher Assistant assists in carrying out classroom activities, shares in the responsibility of recordkeeping and providing a safe and healthy learning environment for children.

Education and Experience:

The Teacher Assistant positions requires an Associates Degree in Education or related field with a minimum of 12 credit hours in coursework related to ECE. One year of experience in a preschool setting. A valid NYS driver’s license is required. Willing to attain and maintain Medication Administration Training certification and First Aid/CPR certification.

Employee Benefits:

• 403b
• 403b matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid snow days
• 11 Paid holidays

Duties/Responsibilities for Teacher Assistant:

1. Acts in accordance with the Greater Opportunities Mission Statement and abides by its Standards of Conduct.
2. Assists in ensuring the agency meets all federal, state, and local regulations.
3. Works within a team to plan and administer a comprehensive program of services.
4. Demonstrates a work ethic that recognizes and supports persons of varying socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
5. Immediately reports child abuse/maltreatment to New York State Central Registry and appropriate administrative staff.
6. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding children, families, staff, and program issues.

Essential Duties for Teacher Assistant:

1. Models positive child development practices including appropriate tone of voice, speaking to the children at eye level, and continuously scanning the room for safety.
2. Supports and assists with the use of all current and available resources in planning daily activities for children (i.e. Creative Curriculum, Good Talking Words, and all other current required and/or available curriculums).
3. Helps establish a safe and healthy learning environment in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and New York State Office of Children and Family Services Day Care Licensing Regulations.
4. Supports maintaining control of the classroom by implementing clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children.
5. Under the direction of the Teacher Director, works with other Education staff at the center to provide assessment information about each child.
6. Assists with completing all screenings within 45 days of each child’s entry date.
7. Support in maintaining a classroom environment that encourages independence and meets the developmental needs of the children.
8. Uses positive guidance and redirection to help children with anger and/or challenging behaviors. Helps children develop decision making and problem solving skills.
9. Regularly meets assigned documentation due dates and requirements.

In Teacher/Director’s Absence the Teacher Assistant:

1. Assumes responsibility for establishing a safe and healthy learning environment in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Greater Opportunities Policy, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services Day Care Licensing Regulations.
2. Assures that day to day and monthly documentation is completed and submitted on time.
3. Communicates daily with the Child Development Coordinator.
4. Coordinates the planning and scheduling of activities in all areas of the classroom using the weekly lesson plan form found on Teaching Strategies GOLD.

Physical Requirements:

Talking-ordinary                                   

Hearing-ordinary conversation

Weight-lifting up to 50 pounds

Physical Demands-climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, pushing, repetitive arm motion

Vision-acuity, near, and far

“All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to  race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.”

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than "at will" relationship.