Head Start Teacher Assistant

Under direct supervision of a classroom teacher, the teacher assistant is responsible for providing children with a safe and healthy learning environment at an assigned facility in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards. This includes planning, coordinating, and supervising a classroom environment that promotes each child's total development (i.e. social, physical, emotional, cognitive and nutritional) while promoting positive, open communication with parents and children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ø Assists a teacher in preparing instructional materials and in implementing instructional

activities for young children.

Ø Assists a teacher in providing developmentally appropriate activities/practices which

encourage the intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth of children.

Ø Assists in plan implementation, monitoring and record keeping.

Ø Follows positive discipline and confidentiality policies.

Ø Follow daily schedule provided by teacher.

Ø Provides constant supervision of children during all activities indoors and outdoors

Ø Attends all pre-service and in-service training sessions

Ø Performs related activities as assigned.