Head Start Teacher Assistant

2 days ago


Braddock, Pennsylvania, United States Allegheny Intermediate Unit Full time
Job Summary

This position is accountable for the overall operation of the Head Start/Pre-K Counts classroom, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures. The incumbent will plan, coordinate, and manage to provide a conducive environment for the child's healthy well-being and total development.

The successful candidate will assist the teacher in facilitating various activities and experiences that encourage questioning, probing, and problem-solving skills, promoting physical development and nutrition. They will also help children acquire and use language as a means of communicating their thoughts, feelings, and self-esteem to others.

The ideal candidate will work cooperatively with administrators and team members to successfully utilize web-based platforms to manage and track child, family, teacher, and classroom data. They will perform recordkeeping, including written documentation, scheduled reports, and mandated reporting, in a timely, accurate, and confidential manner.

The incumbent will establish a positive and productive relationship with families by encouraging them to participate in the classroom's activities, providing them with ideas for home activities, and visiting the home a minimum of two times per year. They will also create an atmosphere of teamwork with all service areas of Head Start/Pre-K Counts for the benefit of the child and their family.

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities, or employment practices.

Responsibilities
  1. Assist the teacher in planning and implementing educational activities and experiences for preschool-aged children.
  2. Help children develop social, emotional, and physical skills through play-based activities and experiences.
  3. Work with the teacher to coordinate daily activities and maintain a healthy, clean, and safe environment.
  4. Develop and implement positive routines and rules that promote a sense of community and respect among children and adults.
  5. Collaborate with administrators and team members to manage and track child, family, teacher, and classroom data.
  6. Perform recordkeeping and reporting duties in a timely, accurate, and confidential manner.
  7. Establish positive relationships with families and encourage their participation in the classroom's activities.
  8. Create an atmosphere of teamwork with all service areas of Head Start/Pre-K Counts.
Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of a CDA credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential. They will also have one year of experience working with preschool-aged children and current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151, and NSOR clearances.

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.



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