Working at TAP

 

 

Title

Teacher Assistant

Posting Date

6/27/08

Job Code

HS-TA

TAP Department

Head Start

Location

Roanoke, Virginia

Job Category

Administrative Support

Respond by

Open until filled

 

 

Purpose

The Head Start Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the Teacher in planning and carrying out educational programs in the Head Start classrooms. 

Education

·         Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience

Must have one year classroom experience in working with preschool children.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1.  Assists teacher in planning activities that meet the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of the children in the classroom.

 

2.  Demonstrates knowledge of an adheres to the TAP policies and procedures manual, the creative curriculum and Head Start performance standards.

 

3.  Interacts with children in a respectful and appropriate manner.

 

4.  Follows lesson plans and routines but allows for flexibility to change with children’s interests and needs.

 

5.  Observes and supervises children individually and as a group, and responds to the needs of the group and individual children in a timely and appropriate manner.

 

6.  Records, dates and files child observations, work samples, and items for child’s portfolio.

 

7.  Seeks additional education, attends at least 18 hours of training through workshops and training sessions, and seeks out resources to continually improve skills in the classroom.

 

8.  Supports a team approach in meeting Head Start Performance Standards and licensing requirements.  Works with center team to solve problems or seek additional resources as needed to help families and children.

 

9.  Assists Lead Teacher in creating an atmosphere in the center that is welcoming to parents and families by greeting parents in a friendly manner as they bring and pick up their children.

 

10.  Follows the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct regarding appropriate interactions with staff and parents, including taking concerns to appropriate sources, refraining from gossiping or inappropriate interactions with colleagues and parents, and exhibiting professional behavior at all times.

 

11.  Presents self professionally to colleagues, parents and community through appropriate dress, language, and behavior

 

12.  Creates a positive work environment by demonstrating flexibility and willingness to perform other job-related duties as assigned, and by participating appropriately in program planning and decisions, and in implementation of those plans.

 

13.  Assumes duties of teacher in her/his absence, or upon request.

 

14.  Reports cases of suspected child abuse or neglect to lead teacher and calls Child Protective Services immediately.

 

15.  Performs all other job related tasks upon request.

 

 

 

 

Salary

$8.00 per hour

Safety Sensitive Position

Yes

Contact E-mail

jobs@tapintohope.org

Contact Address

TAP

 

Attention: Job Code HS-TA

 

145 W. Campbell Ave S.W.;

P.O. Box 2868

 

Roanoke, Virginia  24001

 

 

Contact Fax

540-345-1944

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