Traveling Teacher Assistant
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Sieda is currently accepting applications for a fulltime 36 hrs/wk) Head Start Preschool Traveling Teacher Assistant for the Keokuk Jefferson and Mahaska County locations.
SUMMARY:
The Teacher Assistant position requires planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy phonemic and print awareness their understanding and use of language their understanding and use of increasingly complex and varied vocabulary their appreciation of books their understanding of early math and early science their problem solving abilities and their approaches to learning; establishing and maintain a safe healthy learning environment; supporting the social and emotional development of children; and encouraging the involvement of the families of the children in a Head Start program and supporting the development of relationships between children and their families.
- ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
- Obtain and maintain a Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential that requires ongoing CEUs.
- Must complete required training hours annually per Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Care Center regulations & Head Start Performance Standards.
- All staff are considered mandatory reporters of child abuse and required to hold a valid training certificate.
- All staff coming in contact with children are required to have up to date training in CPR First Aid and Universal Precautions.
- Participates in preservice inservice/other trainings AEA staffing staff meetings and committee work as required.
- Seeks out professional development through education role modeling mentoring and by utilizing available resources and training opportunities.
- OTHER:
- Head Start employees must pass a PreEmployment state criminal record check then successfully pass a state criminal record check every 2 years while employed in the Child Development unit.
- Head Start employees must pass a federal criminal record check within 6 weeks of employment then successfully pass a federal criminal record check every 4 years while employed in the Head Start Program.
- Travel is required both in and outside the service area. Proof of auto insurance and valid driving license is required.
PREEMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required to be considered for this position.
FORMAL EDUCATION:
- Must have High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
- EXPERIENCE:The Head Start Teacher Assistant position requires one year work experience. Experience working in a preschool or child care setting is preferred.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY:
- Requires moderate level computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs Google docs and Gmail.
- Requires moderate level computer knowledge and experience with Windows based operating system.
- Must collect enter and update data into ChildPlus an existing Head Start management program with minimal training.
- Must collect enter and update data into Teaching Strategies GOLD an existing online early childhood assessment program with minimal training.
- Must perform simple maintenance to keep computers operational.
Salary range for this position is $13.33$15.66 based on education and experience.
The deadline for this application is April 7 2025. Sieda requires resumes for all positions in the organization. Please be certain your resume is complete uptodate and includes dates of employment for past positions.
For additional information please contact:
Tamara Wheaton or Katie Thompson
Sieda Child Development Administrative Assistants
Full Job Description
JOB TITLE: Head Start Teacher Assistant UNIT: Child Development
REPORTS TO: Head Start Center Supervisor FLSA STATUS: NonExempt
SUMMARY:
The Teacher Assistant position requires planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy phonemic and print awareness their understanding and use of language their understanding and use of increasingly complex and varied vocabulary their appreciation of books their understanding of early math and early science their problem solving abilities and their approaches to learning; establishing and maintain a safe healthy learning environment; supporting the social and emotional development of children; and encouraging the involvement of the families of the children in a Head Start program and supporting the development of relationships between children and their families.
DUTIES: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs simple duties requiring basic skills as follows:
- Assists Teacher in ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards federal and state regulations to include child care licensing requirements policies procedures and service delivery plans.
- Assists Teacher in planning and implementing weekly lesson plans including developmentally appropriate activities using evidence based curriculums and involves community members in classroom activities as often as is appropriate.
- Assists Teacher in maintaining appropriate accurate and confidential records on each child focusing on development and individual goals using portfolio development assessments and input from parents and staff.
- Assists teachers in providing for the educational and developmental needs of individual children by adapting to services and activities in all Head Start component areas (nutrition health dental education development family services and mental health).
- Assists teachers in planning and implementing activities for children in an environment which is safe healthy enriching and conducive to the maximum social cognitive and physical development of each child.
- Assists Teacher in with grantee efforts in recruitment of children who are eligible for Head Start.
- Assists Teacher in facilitating the transition of Head Start children to the next educational facility.
- Assists Teacher in providing supervision and management of children and adults in classroom and outdoor setting to maintain a safe clean and healthy environment.
- Assists Teacher in providing a classroom environment of respect for each individual child through the use of positive discipline strategies language development socialemotional experiences and a balance of child initiated and Teacher initiated activities.
- Assists Teacher in implementing Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to establish the social culture and behavioral supports needed for all students to achieve social emotional and academic success.
- Assists teachers in communicating regularly with supervisor program staff volunteers and community partners (including but not limited to school district meal site consultants and transportation system representatives) to ensure the highest quality services to children and families.
- Assists Teacher in maintaining regular contact with parents through phone calls notes newsletters parent group meetings home visits/conferences and other educational activities.
- Assists with Parent Teacher Conferences and home visits as requested by the Teacher.
- Assists Teacher in encouraging parent participation in classroom activities curriculum planning parent group meetings and home based parent/child activities.
- Attends and participates in all center functions as scheduled literacy events and other educational activities.
- Assists Teacher in assuming other center staff responsibilities as needed to assure continuity of services and adequate staff coverage. (Including but not limited to bus monitor nutrition aide cook janitor etc.
- Assists Teacher in maintaining documentation as required and summits in a timely manner.
- Assists Teacher in completing facility inventories as required. Notify Center Supervisor of inventory needed for effective service delivery.
- Other duties determined necessary to support the Child Development Team in achieving the goals of the Head Start Program.
- This position may require travel between classrooms and the counties we serve depending on program staffing needs.
INDEPENDENT ACTION:
- Receives ongoing supervision regarding task guidelines and completion.
DECISIONMAKING AUTHORITY:
- Limited independent decisionmaking authority.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
- Obtain and maintain a Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential that requires ongoing CEUs.
- Must complete required training hours annually per Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Care Center regulations & Head Start Performance Standards.
- All staff are considered mandatory reporters of child abuse and required to hold a valid training certificate.
- All staff coming in contact with children are required to have up to date training in CPR First Aid and Universal Precautions.
- Participates in preservice inservice/other trainings AEA staffing staff meetings and committee work as required.
- Seeks out professional development through education role modeling mentoring and by utilizing available resources and training opportunities.
PROGRAM REPRESENTATION:
- Requires interaction with staff and customers in a limited role.
PROGRAM DESIGN AND PLANNING:
- Involved in the planning of limited areas within the Head Start program reflective of his/her job responsibilities.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
- None
OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supports and models the agencys and units mission vision and values.
- Maintain a regular attendance pattern to assure continuity of services and adequate staff coverage.
- Demonstrate professional behavior at all times including appearance and maintaining an orderly functioning classroom and office areas.
- Treat all individuals in a courteous nonjudgmental reasonable and confidential manner.
- Must uphold the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics and Head Start Standards of Conduct.
- Accepts responsibility as a member of the team and works cooperatively with all staff for the benefit of children and their families to meet identified goals.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to speak comfortably and effectively onetoone or in group settings.
- Ability to demonstrate good listening skills.
- Ability to read analyze and interpret most complex documents.
- Ability to respond effectively to customer/staff complaints.
Employment Type
Full-Time
