Head Start - Assistant Teacher

      A.  GENERAL SUMMARY OF WHAT THE POSITION DOES

                        This position works as a part of a teaching team to work as a partner with the

                        teacher/lead teacher in developing activities for preschool (Head Start) children to

                        provide them with varied experiences and an appropriate learning environment.

                        Works with typically developing children and children with disabilities. Assistance is

                        given to the teacher in carrying out the goals, policies, and activities designed to

                        implement educational objectives and performance standards. This position works

                        with families to promote parent involvement in the program. This position may be

                        assigned additional duties based upon program need and areas of developing

                        expertise. This position works along with the teacher/head teacher to attain the goals

                        of the program. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as

                        deemed necessary for program operations.   

                        B.        DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

                        Duties of the position are described in major functional areas listed below.  Additional

                        duties may be assigned.

1.  EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES
    

1. Preschool Classroom Activities

1. Assists the teacher in all classroom activities, field trips and outdoor activities
   including lesson plans.
2. Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural
   background of the children and families served.
3. Participates in the screening, observation and documentation of children.
4. Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good
   nutrition and proper social skills.
5. Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly.
6. Is familiar with each child and parent.
7. Uses initiative and imagination to assist the child and be perceptive and
   knowledgeable about the needs of each child.
8. Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises.
9. Takes charge of the class in the teacher's absence.
10. Makes home visits with the teacher as required or requested and documents
    them as requested.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

1. Parent/Family Involvement And Community Relations

1. Assists the teacher in meeting the program's needs for parent/family involvement
   in each classroom.
2. Establishes a relationship of trust and rapport with the families of the children.
3. Communicates with families to facilitate positive interaction with the program,
   awareness of the child’s needs and development, how the activities of the
   program promote positive development and their roles in the child’s overall
   education and development.
4. Participates in the training of families as requested.
5. Involves parents/families in the educational acti