Teacher Assistant - Head Start

Job Description

Job Description

OUR MISSION: MWVCAA invests in people and their futures to reduce the impacts of povertyOUR VISION: All people are respected for their infinite worth, and supported to envision and reach a positive futureWorking at MWVCAA means becoming part of a mission-driven community dedicated to equity, dignity, and opportunity for all. We offer competitive pay, a rich company culture that values diversity, and an array of benefits - but we consider the best benefit here to be the reward of helping those in our community live better lives. Come find meaningful work and bring your skills as a Teacher Assistant. Your main responsibilities will be working with Teachers and Classroom Aides to provide support in one or more of the following program areas: education, food service and cleaning. This team offers a lot of growth opportunities and professional development through hands-on experience and education. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or GED; and Level 1: Must obtain Certificate of Completion in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college within two years from date of hire to maintain employment in the Program. Level 2: Certificate of Completion in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college.Six months of experience working in a Head Start classroom or one year of experience working with preschool children in a classroom/childcare setting.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Successful registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care DivisionCandidate must pass pre-employment physical examination, renewable every two yearsCandidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrates tact, diplomacy, and empathy when communicating with clients, staff and community partners. Demonstrates proficiencies with Microsoft Office, videoconferencing platforms and web toolsWHAT YOU WILL DO TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. A full job description is attached. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.Ensure safety in the classroom at all times, with appropriate supervision of children, utilizing the transition and counting form and procedure. Ensures children are released only to parent/guardians or authorized adults.Supports teachers in providing for the development of children's cognitive, physical, social-emotional, language skills through implementation of curriculum, lesson planning and individualization.Conducts and records child observations to utilize in setting goals. Utilizes lesson plans and a variety of curriculum to address children's individual goals, taking into account each child's characteristics, strengths, and needs.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilitiesPHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.Occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Manual dexterity for handling office equipment.Able to remain calm during situations where staff or clients may be escalated.Able to mitigate stress associated with a busy office and regular deadlines. WORK ENVIRONMENT Mostly an indoor classroom environmentMWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at View phone number on us.fitly.work.**This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, download below.Note that compensation for each role at MWVCAA is based off a number of factors such as experience and education.If you need ADA accommodations to apply for MWVCAA job openings, please contact Human Resources at View email address on us.fitly.work or call View phone number on us.fitly.work to ask for a HR Team Member.Child Care Division Central Background Registration and pre-employment drug screening is required.

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