Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant

The Teacher Assistant (including substitutes and floaters) assists the Head Start Teacher in delivering the
classroom curriculum in accordance with Head Start regulations, licensing, and guidelines, and will use agency
standards to ensure that services provided are in alignment with the Social Determinants of Health through a
trauma informed care lens as defined by the agency. Ensures the classroom is one in which children are aware
of expectations, provided with rules, maintain consistency; while building a positive relationship with students
which focuses on positive communication, appropriate physical proximity, respect, positive discipline, and
guidance. Maintain supervision of children at all times.



Qualifications
Education
Required

High School or better in Early Childhood Education.

Preferred

Associates or better in Early Childhood Education.

Experience
Required

. High School Diploma or GED plus a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required; working towards an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with a major relative to early childhood education preferred.
4. Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification. Required

Preferred:
2. Previous classroom experience and ability to utilize various learning techniques in the successful delivery of curricula.
3. Understands cultural differences and is sensitive to the implications of culture for service delivery.
5. Fluent in English and Spanish (read, write, and speak) desirable.

Licenses & Certifications
Required

CPR/First Aid
Child Dev Associate

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)