TEACHER ASSISTANT-ABBEVILLE HEAD START CENTER

THE MISSION

The Teacher Assistant is expected to:

• Assist in teaching and supervising children in child development center(s) to ensure appropriate skills, knowledge, and behaviors are learned.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils, to students.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.

A SNAPSHOT OF EXCITING THINGS YOU WILL DO:

• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to Lead Teacher for review.
• Document all classrooms activities; monitor the progress of children continually.
• Maintain accurate student records daily.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Teach social skills to students.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Deliver and drive assigned children to and from the Center.
• Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher/Center Coordinator.

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Communicates effectively: Provide information to customers, supervisors, and co-workers, in-person, by phone, and email.
• Service-Oriented: Developing constructive relationships with students, parents, and Center staff.
• Technology savvy: Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, enter data, or process information.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Team Player: Work effectively in a team environment.
• Problem Solver: Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Work Ethic: A positive attitude, assertive, dependable, and energetic.
• Critical Thinking: Use reasoning to determine alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

AVAILABLE BENEFITS

• Health dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays