Head Start Teacher Assistant (Poly Location)

The Head Start Teacher Assistant is responsible for supporting a positive, high-quality early learning environment for school readiness and demonstrating competency in the provision of responsive caregiving, effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, planning and implementation of learning experiences, curriculum fidelity, and the use of ongoing assessments that capture children’s progress in alignment with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and the Texas PreK guidelines inclusively for children with disabilities and dual language learners.

Requirements

• Actively supervise and ensure the health, well-being, and safety of children.
• Implement age-appropriate preschool lesson plans, effectively implement curriculum components with fidelity, and inclusively scaffold instructional support to meet children’s individual needs.
• Ensure classroom activities and interactions (including transitions) are age and developmentally appropriate and aligned with the Head Start Standards.
• Articulate and demonstrate sound early childhood principles and effective teaching practices for preschoolers.
• Effectively communicate and partner with children, families, and staff to implement school readiness strategies.
• Implement positive decision-making strategies that affect the operation, care, and education of children within the classroom, demonstrating professionalism and leadership in appearance and demeanor.
• Facilitate family engagement experiences, two home visits/parent conferences per year.
• Coordinate other classroom staff and classroom volunteers in the daily routine.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance