EC Pre-K Teacher Assistant

EC Pre-K Teacher AssistantSalary Schedule: Classified; CHCCS Salary Page Reports To: Assigned Classroom Teacher; Principal; Director of Pre-K/HeadStart Salary Grade: 103 Work

Location:
School Site FLSA Status: Nonexempt Work Schedule: 10 MonthPosition Summary: To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a well-organized, smoothly-functioning class environment where students can create, explore, learn, and play. To work as a collaborative team member to provide instructional support to all students and meet their individualized educational needs.
Essential Duties:Work in collaboration with your teaching team to develop and maintain a clean, safe classroom environment that allows children to create, explore, and play in a variety of centersAssist in the preparation and implementation of classroom learning experiences for individual students, small groups, and/or large groups as directed by your teacherGuides and helps individual students with curriculum, developing skills and/or IEP goals based on their needsWorks in collaboration with the teacher to devise strategies to support the expressed needs of all students in the classroomObserves & documents students' growth and development as requested by the teacherAssists with behavior management and supportive strategies in a manner consistent with policies and expectations of the teacher, CHCCS PreK/Head Start, and the elementary schoolAssists with meeting individual needs of students such as getting on and off the bus, putting on clothing, moving inside and outside the classroom, toileting or diapering, etc.
Provide input and assessment data if a student isProvides guidance and support to substitute teacher on classroom routines and instructional plansParticipates in regular teacher/TA classroom meetings and monthly PreK/Head Start TA meetingsAssist in the daily communication of student progress to families at drop off and pick upAssist in the preparation and communication regarding student outcomes as assigned by the teacherIf working Extended Care
- communication and respond to parent inquiries about their child's dayAssist in the development of family engagement activities and support parent inclusion in the classroom and learning experienceCollaborate with the teacher and other staff as needed to support expressed family needsChecks classroom supplies and assists in procuring and maintenance of classroom health, safety, attendance, and food preparation proceduresAssist with health/medical/nutrition needs of students according to documented action plans. Mixing sanitation solutions and completing daily sanitation proceduresEnter attendance in PreK/Head Start database (Child Plus)Check and maintain an emergency notebook and first aid packAssist with daily & monthly playground checksPreparing classroom and procuring & preparing meals as requested by the teacher and your school's food service staffAdhere to and implement regulations according to Head Start Performance Standards, NC DCD licensing, NC PreK, Title 1, and CHCCS district policies and proceduresProvides assistance in other classrooms as needed when requested by the teacher or PreK/Head Start administrationMaintains a high level of professionalism as is expected of all CHCCS employees demonstrates ethical behavior maintains the confidentiality of information about students and colleagues promotes a positive and harmonious classroom environmentPerforms such other tasks as the teacher or other supervisors may assignEducation/Experience

Requirements:
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet one of the following: Hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential; or Hold an Associate Degree in Birth-through Kindergarten, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or other Early Childhood Education-related field; or Enrolled and working toward an Associate Degree in an Early Childhood area AND completed EDU 119 course (at least 2 courses must be completed in the program) (Please Note: Teacher Assistants working toward an Associate Degree must make progress by completing a minimum of 6 semester hours per year.) Previous experience working with children preferredPhysical

Requirements:
Must be able to physically perform the basic operational functions of stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, hearing, and repetitive motion The ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards