Teaching Assistant Job at North East Kingdom Community Action, Gilman, VT

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  • North East Kingdom Community Action
  • Gilman, VT

Job Description

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Department: HeadStart

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Hours/Weeks: Part Year, Full Time (30 Hrs. per wk)

Bargaining Unit Position: Yes

Hiring Range: - $17.00 - $19.52

NEKCA Mission Statement:

To empower all generations in the Northeast Kingdom to grow, prosper, and thrive.

SUMMARY:

Head Start Teacher Assistants assist in maintaining a respectful classroom culture that fosters safe and productive learning. They create meaningful relationships with children and their families, while also supporting teachers in the planning and preparation of lessons and activities. They foster an environment that is centered around social emotional learning and school readiness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•Carry out duties in compliance with HS Performance Standards, Content Area Plans, Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations for Center-Based

Child Care and Preschool Programs, NAEYC, and NEKCA Standard of conduct.

•Complete NEKCA Performance Evaluations, Professional Development Self-Assessment, and in partnership with supervisor, Individualized

Professional Development Plan

•Be aware of indicators of child abuse and neglect and comply with Vermont Mandated Reporter Law and program Child Protection Protocol •Participate in center staff meetings, monthly content area meetings, pre-service, and in-services and incorporate relevant knowledge and skills into

practice

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Attend to the personal care needs of all children in the center

•Join children in all settings, observing and engaging them in conversations at eye level to extend and deepen children's learning

•Participate in obtaining heights, weights, sensory and developmental screenings for children enrolled

•Assist in planning and implementing classroom curriculum through age-appropriate activities that include organized learning areas allowing a variety

of choices each day based on child and family's needs, interests, culture, home language and assessment information

•Assist teachers in providing individualized activities for a minimum of 3 focus children a week

•Assist teachers in completing objective and factual observations of each child on a monthly basis

•Participate in IEP and Individual Health Plan team meetings as requested

•Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans for children with special needs

•Encourage parent/guardian participation in the program

•Participate in special center-level events (i.e., Open House, center

celebrations, etc.)

•Actively participate in program and family/child staffing's as required

•In partnership with center team, participate in collecting and documenting non-federal share

•Participate in implementation of center recruitment plan

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

•Minimum of a Child Development Associate credential or Child Care Certificate

•2 years relevant experience

Core Competencies:

•At least 18 years of age

•Experience working with young children in a group setting preferred

•Work effectively as a team member

•Sufficient transportation to meet job requirements

•Effective written and oral communication skills

•Maintain confidentiality

•Commitment to be actively engaged in a continuing process of professional development

•Obtain CPR certification and First Aid within six months of employment

Background Checks:

Employees in this role are required to undergo a background check in accordance with NEKCA policy, which may include verifying education, employment history, and criminal records.

Transportation Requirements:

This position necessitates that employees possess a valid driver's license and have access to dependable transportation.

Salary Description


$17.00 - $19.52

Job Tags

Full time, Part time,

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