Preschool Teacher Assistant, El Dorado, KS

pTeacher Assistants for Early Childhood and Head Start programs assist Lead Teachers in planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of children within a safe, healthy learning environment. They encourage the involvement of the families of the children of the program and support the development of relationship between children and their families./pulliUtilizes appropriate language, interactions, and positive discipline./li/ulul liModels Positive behavior./li liAssists in instructing and supervising children in classroom activities./li liAssists with implementation age appropriate activities that support the Head Start performance standards and the creative curriculum./li liImplements and models family style eating during meal times./li liContinuously monitors children to ensure safety at all times, and report child abuse and neglect when necessary./li liAssists with administrating screenings, creative curriculum and DECA and DIAL-4 screening./li liAssists in utilizing curriculum library, trainings, plan, and develop age appropriate activities for lesson plans in conjunction with the lead teacher./li liAssists the lead teacher in incorporating required activities into lesson plans that support children’s development./li liAssists in open communication with parents by scheduling and conducting parent/teacher conferences and home visits./li liAssists as a parent advocate, help resolve issues or concerns that are raised./li liAssists to inform parents about daily classroom routines, expectations, policies, field trips, and volunteer opportunities./li liAssists to communicate with parents about incidents that have been observed and/or recorded on site./li liAssists to complete all necessary paperwork for classroom activities including meal count sheets, attendance, screenings, parent/teacher conferences, and home visits in a timely manner./li liAssists to maintain up to date and accurate education folders to include complete incident reports, permission slips./li liAssists with maintaining accurate and up to date portfolios./li liAssists with classroom supply lists and inventory./li liAssists with completion of assessment paperwork, such as creative curriculum checklist, and DECA and DIAL-4 screenings, according to specified timelines./li liWork closely with EC Manager, Assistant EC Manager, and classroom teaching team. /li liWorks with Senior Manager and other content area specialists./li liActively participates in meetings which may include management, staff meetings, as requested./li /ulpstrongRequirements/strong/ppRequires:/pul liCurrent CDA in Early Childhood ages 3-5./li liOne year pre-school experience with children ages 3-5./li liComputer skills helpful./li liA love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, teachers and parents./li liThe employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs. /li /ulpPrefer:/pul liAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 9 hours in ECE. /li liBilingual (Spanish/English)/li /ulpbr/ppbr/ppbr/ppstrongBenefits/strong/ppChild Start's Teacher Assistant position starts at $16.30 per hour, depending on education and experience. /ppChild Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more!/ppMust have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. /ppIn compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process./ppMust be able to commute daily to El Dorado, KS. br/pp/p