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Teacher Assistant - Carson, ND

Job Details

WRHS Carson - Carson, ND
Full Time
High School
$17.50 - $20.33 Hourly

Description

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Job Description Summary - Teacher Assistant in Carson, ND

Assist the teacher in providing a nurturing, safe, consistent learning environment to enhance the skills of every child.  Help with the preparation of materials for daily activities and adheres to the cleaning and sanitizing requirements to ensure a clean working and learning environment. 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Adapt to the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive developmental needs of each child. Assure the developmental progression of all children.
  • Contributes to documenting observations, gathering and organizing portfolio work samples, completing assessments, planning weekly lesson plans, etc.
  • Monitor the cleanliness and organization of the classroom to ensure the safety and mobility of each child.
  • Assist with implementing the curriculum to meet the requirements of the Head Start Performance Standards.
  • Be a good role model and build positive, professional relations with the children and families.
  • Understand and promote school readiness for children.
  • Assist in the active supervision of children to ensure safety at all times.
  • Be able to quickly adjust to changing work environments and take on a more leadership role when the teacher is absent. 
  • Promote parent involvement in the program.

Teacher Assistant Details

  • This position is full-time (40 hours per week), 9 months per year (mid-August to mid-May). Summer hours may be available through HIT, Inc.
  • This person will work in the classroom of 3- to 5-year-olds as part of a teaching team.
  • Children attend four days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) and staff have one day (Wednesday) for prep and training.
  • Experience with ages 3 to 5 a plus!

Qualifications

  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Pay is based on your level of education. Minimum requirement is one of the following:

  • Teacher Assistant I ($17.50/hour)
    • At minimum have a high school diploma or GED and enroll in Child Development credential (CDA) program to be completed within two years of being hired; or
    • Enrolled in a CDA program to be completed within two years of being hired. Head Start covers the cost of obtaining your CDA.
  • Teacher Assistant II ($18.60/hour)
    • A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
  • Teacher Assistant III ($20.33/hour)
    • An associate or baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

 

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