Head Start Teacher Assistant (All Atlanta Metro Locations)

Summary

Apply Directly at YMCA Site: https://ymcaatlanta.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/YMCA-Careers/job/Atlanta-GA/Head-Start-Teacher-Assistant_R0010272

This role is available at the below locations. Please choose your location preference(s) during the application process.

Andrew & Walter Young (2220 Campbellton Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30311)

E.A. Ware (569 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314)

Academy of South Dekalb (2924 Evans Mill Rd, Stonecrest, GA 30038)

Chattahoochee (2751 Peyton Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318)

Dean Rusk (433 Peeples St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310)

Hollis (225 James P Brawley Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30314)

Greene County (502 M L King Jr Dr, Greensboro, GA 30642)

Morgan County (864 Garnett St, Madison, GA 30650)

Woodson Park (1571 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30318)

Duties

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Under the supervision of the Center Manager/Director, the Head Start Teacher Assistant is responsible for working cooperatively with the Head Start Teacher in planning and conducting learning experiences and activities and assists in the day-to-day management of an assigned classroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• Organize classroom space into functional areas (interest centers) in collaboration with the teacher.
• Maintain a clean and healthy classroom environment.
• Maintain a safe environment – indoor and outdoor.
• Keep classroom arranged in an orderly manner and materials readily accessible to the children.
• Provide for constant supervision of children during all activities – indoors and outdoors.
• Observe physical conditions of children and makes referrals to teacher when necessary.
• Makes observation and assess children in each developmental area using the designated developmental screening and on-going assessment process.
• Refer children with suspected problems to teacher.
• Provide input into the evaluation of each child’s progress on an on-going basis.
• In collaboration with the teacher, prepare in advance lesson plans, materials and environment that are organized, interactive, appropriate, clean, safe and hands on.
• Follow daily schedule in conducting activities that are appropriate for the individual developmental levels of all children.
• In the absence of the teacher, assume primary responsibility for classroom management.
• Provide a variety of art media and allows for creative expressions.
• Display children’s work at eye level in the classroom, hallway, etc.
• Conduct individual, small, and large group activities.
• Present activities or concepts in sequential order.
• Plan and participate in the provision of a balanced program of open learning and structured activities.
• Communicate to the teacher the need for additional supplies.
• Use available community resources and field trips for classroom enrichment.
• Make home visits and conducts parent teacher conferences during the school year.
• Establish classroom rules with teachers that are appropriate for age level of the child.
• Maintain order in the classroom using positive approaches to behavioral management.
• Provide for smooth transition from one activity to another activity.
• Record and total attendance accurately in the roll book daily.
• Submit the accurate attendance and other applicable reports.
• Submit a copy of the page form the roll book with tabulated attendance for the month prior to the third day of the following month.
• Count, record, and submit accurate meal count reports daily after each meal for the number of children eating to the food service staff.
• Attend and participate in team, site, and agency required meetings, trainings, professional development, and continuing education.
• Participate in family style meal service, modeling good nutrition and proper social skills.
• Ensure that site-appropriate health, safety, classroom organization, classroom aesthetic and sanitation guidelines are followed.
• Follow all mandatory reporting of suspected abuse, unsafe conditions, repair needs, complaints, accidents, and injuries.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to perform physical requirements, including, but not limited to, kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry objects or children up to 50 lbs.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Child Development Associate Credential (CDA); Associate degree in early childhood education, or a combination of education and experience teaching preschool aged children

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance