Early Head Start Teacher Assistant

SUMMARY: The mission of the Omaha Tribe Head Start and Early Head Start is to provide quality comprehensive child development services that are family focused. These services include education health nutrition and mental health. The purpose of this position is to ensure the education program is developmentally appropriate and meets childrens needs as well as requirements per Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local state or agency policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Associate Teacher will work from 7:30 AM 3:30 PM Monday through Friday.

• Must notify supervisor by 6:45 a.m. if unable to work.

• Demonstrate the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska Head Start and Early Head Starts core mission vision and values.
• Maintain boundaries and perform all duties in an ethical and professional manner.
• Compliance with all confidentiality regulations as required.
• Child Development

• Assist with observing assessing and documenting each childs skills behavior growth and development.
• Assist in providing opportunities for children to experience success and increase their selfconfidence.
• Assist in the development of an individualized educational plan for each child.
• Provide information to the Lead Teacher/Education Coordinator/and the Educational Service Unit (ESU) Team that will assist in the referral process for children with special needs.
• Build positive relationships with all children and families in the classroom.
• Conduct mealtimes in a family style dining setting with teachers sitting at the table engaging in conversation with infants/toddlers. Encourage toddlers in selfhelp and independence skills by involving them in set up and cleanup activities.

• Classroom Management

• Maintain an attractive stimulating and healthy learning environment.
• Encourage children to be independent in their selection of activities.
• Ensure all children are always under appropriate supervision and guidance in accordance to required adult to child ratio 1:4
• No cellphones.
• Maintain a clean safe and healthy classroom environment.
• Utilize positive behavior support strategies and interventions.
• Encourage children to develop selfregulation skills.
• Assist with the timely completion of necessary paperwork including developmental assessments lesson plans newsletters incident reports etc.

• Curriculum

• Assist in planning and implementation of ageappropriate classroom activities that enhance social emotional physical cognitive and language development of each child.
• Assist in the development of lesson plans with goals objectives activities and outcomes for children.
• Write anecdotal observations for the development of individualized plans for children and for measuring and evaluating child progress.
• Assist in or take responsibility for as assigned the creation of documentation panels on a regular basis to make the learning that the children are experiencing visible to parents and visitors.

• Parent Involvement

• Assist in meeting with parents regularly about childs progress including at least two Parent/Teacher Conferences and two home visits per year.
• Encourage Parent participation in program activities and in implementing education activities for their children at home and in the community.
• As assigned by the Lead Teacher communicate with parents (Informal conversations newsletters bright wheel) regarding his/her childs involvement in classroom activities and progress towards learning goals.

• Classroom Leadership

• Model Positive behavior.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding each child and family.

• Maintain daily attendance USDA food counts medical log and infant/toddler eating. Sleeping and toileting information for distribution in child files and to parents as well as other required forms.
• Assist with completing necessary paperwork including developmental assessments lesson plans newsletters incident reports etc. on a timely basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job description.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred CDA credential and/or associates degree.
• Two years of early childhood experience in a centerbased setting is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to physically interact with children including the ability to walk or run quickly kneel or sit on floor bend and lift.
• Ability to lift carry and move center/classroom equipment and supplies and/or bulky objects or children weighing up to 50 lbs.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES and/or REGISTRATIONS:

• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Willing to complete CDA credential within 1 year of hire

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and/or ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of curriculum principles and best practices of early childhood education.
• Must attend all meetings and training courses as required or directed by the Education Coordinator.
• Ability to establish supportive relationships and form an alliance with staff and families from diverse backgrounds on behalf of children.
• Ability to effectively communicate; verbally and in writing in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation respect concern and openness to change.
• Organization skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities.
• Ability to collaboratively problemsolve.
• Knowledge of state childcare licensing requirements.
• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment including but not limited to a telephone fax machine and copier.
• Basic Knowledge of caring for infants and toddlers.

PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93638 Indian Preference and Tribal Employment rights Ordinance. (T.E.R.O) will be practiced; however all qualified applicants will be considered.

*Please note that the job description is subject to change with or without prior notice.*

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS RESUME TO:

OMAHA TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

ATTN: HR DEPARTMENT

P.O. BOX 368

MACY NEBRASKA 68039

OR

EMAIL:

Must pass background check and preemployment drug screen.