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Head Start Teacher Assistant

Play n Learn dba Thrivalaska

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Location
Fairbanks, AK
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Job overview

The Head Start Teacher Assistant provides a safe, supervised educational setting for children in classrooms, outdoor play areas, and on field trips. The role promotes children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development, encourages parent involvement, develops individual goals, assesses progress, and facilitates transitions into kindergarten.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Classroom AbilityHead Start TeachingEarly Childhood EducationEarly Childhood Development

Qualifications

One Year Preschool Classroom Experience or EquivalentAssociate Degree EnrollmentPreschool CDA Program Enrollment or Associate Degree EnrollmentPreschool CDAEarly Childhood Coursework

Full job description

Position Summary: To provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children while they are in the Head Start environment (classroom, outdoor play area, and field trips). To promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children. Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program. To develop individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress and facilitate transition into kindergarten. Minimum Requirements : 1. Demonstrated classroom ability, typically 1 year, full-time pre-school classroom experience or equivalent. 2. Willing to enroll in a program leading to an Associates Degree. 3. Or willing to enroll in a Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program to be completed within 2 years. Preferred Requirements : 1. Head Start teaching experience 2. Preschool CDA or related educational coursework in Early Childhood Education/Development typically achieved via progress towards an Associate Degree in ECE or CDA. Diploma and transcripts will be required to validate degree. CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Position is being advertised community and corporate wide. Submit complete applications to Lisa Smart: Email: [email protected] FAX: 907-479-9035 Mailed or in person at: 1949 Gillam Way, Suite 209 Fairbanks, AK 99701

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