Assistant Teacher PreK
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The Assistant Teacher PreK supports the classroom teacher by delivering daily educational activities that align with Head Start standards, licensing rules, and corporate policies, while ensuring a safe, healthy environment for young children.
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Kennett Square, PA, US
Salary: $15.92 Hourly
Assistant Teacher PreK
Summary Purpose for the Position:
Assist the classroom teacher in providing daily educational classroom activities, which meet the needs of the individual child and are in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards, licensing requirements, and corporate policies and procedures.
Requirements (Education, Experience, Certification, Knowledge, Skill):
High school/GED diploma. Preferred: at least one year of documented, relevant experience in child care and/or enrollment in early childhood education courses
Parents of children enrolled in the MHS program who do not have a high school diploma and are actively working on a GED will be considered meeting the “knowledge” requirement of this position.
Bilingual preferred (English/language of majority of children in classroom).
Must have current physical exam, mantoux tuberculosis screening and clearances.
Position Responsibilities:
Assist classroom teacher in maintaining a developmentally appropriate, safe, and healthy classroom environment for the age group of children to which they are assigned in accordance to the Head Start Performance Standards.
Maintain interaction with children throughout the day.
Must demonstrate ability to read and comprehend the daily lesson plan and procedures and the daily application of these mandates.
Facilitate and implement individual child assessment procedures under the direction of the teacher.
Complete classroom reports, required forms, and documentation within mandated timelines . Assist in maintaining and updating children’s records.
Notify supervisor immediately of any accidents/incidents relating to children, parents, or staff.
Attend all mandated training's.
Assist classroom teacher with Home Visits and Parent Conferences as needed.
Implement School Readiness Plan.
Must develop an understanding of local, state, federal, and agency policies.
Adhere to established Work Plan and update as necessary or directed by Supervisor.
Adhere to PathStone’s Confidentiality Policy.
Adhere to PathStone’s Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.
Adhere to PathStone’s Positive Discipline Policy.
Assist in the physical maintenance and care of center facility such as sweeping, mopping, sanitizing and garbage disposal.
Perform other job related duties as required or assigned.
Working Conditions/Environment:
Must be able to work flexible hours. Must be able to travel into rural areas.
Must be able to work with cleaning products such as bleach and disinfectants.
Moderate exposure to disease agents.
Includes outdoor work.
Position must frequently bend and lift up to 60 pounds,
Transportation Requirement:
Position requires automobile, driver’s license and insurance: Yes • No
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