Head Start Teacher Assistant (All Locations)

Job Overview

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is seeking a Head Start Teacher Assistant to work 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

• 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

Preferred Requirements

What We Offer

We offer excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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