Job Description

TEACHER ASSISTANT

HEAD START - EVERETT & FULTON

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY SCHEDULE

FULL TIME HOURS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR

(August - May/June each year)

SUMMERS AND HOLIDAYS OFF

Our Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Bedford and Fulton counties work in partnership with families to promote self-esteem, build strength, and encourage self-sufficiency and lifelong learning for children and their parents. This position will assist the classroom teacher in implementing program planning, to include individualized activities for each child in the classroom.

Responsibilities:

Assists staff in working with pre-school children.

Assists classroom teachers in reaching program goals.

Assists teachers to maintain accurate records for the classroom as requested such as food data, attendance, etc.

Completes all forms accurately and submits them in a timely manner.

Assists classroom teacher to monitor and maintain inventory and supplies used in the classroom.

Monitors and maintains in good repair materials and equipment used in the classroom.

Provides services to assigned families with children ages three to five years.

Maintains accurate records of classroom experiences, services to children, food data, etc.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a High School diploma or GED is required. Child Development Associate credential required to complete within two years of hire date at organization's expense (by end of second school year.)

An Associate, Bachelor or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or enrolled in Associates degree program in Early Childhood Education or related degree with at least 15 credits in Early Childhood Education or child development preferred

Valid Driver's license, Act 33, 34/151 and FBI Clearances.

Head Start Offers:

Monday to Friday hours with holidays off

Competitive salary

Excellent low cost benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays

Discounts on child day care

Tuition reimbursement

ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE, ACT 31, 34/151 AND FBI CLEARANCES. Apply online at www.alsm.org or send an ALSM application, resume, and transcripts to:

Children's Services Office of Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries

231 S. Juliana Street

Bedford, PA 15522

EOE


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