FT - Head Start Teacher Assistant (Pottsboro)

Company: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Location: Pottsboro
Posted on: April 4, 2021

Job Description:

FT - Head Start Teacher Assistant Description This position starts at $13/hr. The shift is M-F 7:30am to 3:30pm. The classroom ages are 3-4years old. Job Summary: Responsible for assisting the classroom Teacher with the implementation of the educational program. This person must maintain an effective working relationship with other staff, parents, and children. This job is either full-time or part-time. Primary Tasks: * Monitor the safety and manage behavior of children in classroom, bus, playground, etc. * Assist in setting up the environment (indoor/outdoor for the activities of the day * Assist in preparing and teaching Weekly Planning Form based on children's individual developmental needs * Observe and record behaviors of children to assist the teacher in the identification of each child's strengths and growth areas * Attend parent meetings, home visits, parent/teacher conferences as required * Assist children during meals * Be a willing participant in Tribal functions, if needed * Obtain and maintain a commercial driver's license (minimum of Class "C" with a passenger endorsement and a School Bus Driving Certificate) * Obtain a Food Handler's Permit * Other duties as may be assigned Required Education, Skills and Experience: MINIMUM * High School diploma or GED * Must have knowledge and ability to work with appropriate software applications and communicate quickly and effectively both orally and in writing * Must have the ability to work with children, remain calm, patient and make sound decisions in case of emergency situations and difficult situations * Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job that may include lifting up to 55 pounds, frequent standing, walking, bending, and kneeling * Experience working with children TARGET * CDA, Certificate of Mastery or AA, BA, in early childhood or related field * Must have knowledge and ability to work with appropriate software applications and communicate quickly and effectively both orally and in writing * Must have the ability to work with children, remain calm, patient and make sound decisions in case of emergency situations and difficult situations * Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job that may include lifting up to 55 pounds, frequent standing, walking, bending, and kneeling * Two years or more experience working with children #LI-DNI Job Education Primary Location OK-Durant Work Locations Durant Headstart 2752 Big Lots Pkwy Durant 74701 Organization Education Schedule Regular Full-time Day Job Req ID: Associated topics: 12th grade, algebra, eighth grade, grade 7, history, k 7, k 8, k 10, k 12th, para

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