Teacher Assistant 2 Head Start Valliant

Teacher Assistant 2 - Valliant, OK

$17.98 Hourly | Full Time | 7:30am-3:30pm Monday - Friday

Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position. 

Job Purpose or Objective(s): You will assist the classroom teacher with the implementation of the educational program. This position must maintain a working relationship with other staff members, parents, and children. You will report to education leadership.

Primary Tasks:

1. You will monitor the safety and behavior of children in classroom, on the bus, and while on the playground.
2. Help set up the environment (indoor/outdoor) for the activities of the day.
3. Help prepare and teach Weekly Planning Form based on children's individual developmental needs
4. Observe and record behaviors of children to assist the teacher in the identification of each child's strengths and growth areas.
5. You will attend parent meetings, home visits, parent/teacher conferences.
6. Assist children during meals.
7. Be a willing participant in Tribal functions when needed
8. Must maintain a commercial driver's license (minimum of Class "C" with a passenger endorsement and a School Bus Driving Certificate)
9. Must obtain a Food Handler's Permit
10. Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must have knowledge and ability to work with appropriate software applications.
• Must have the ability to work with children, remain calm, and patient when emergency situations and difficult situations occur
• Experience working with children with a professional setting preferred (2+ years)

 

You will monitor the safety and behavior of children in classroom, on the bus, and while on the playground. Help set up the environment (indoor/outdoor) for the activities of the day. Help prepare and teach Weekly Planning Form based on children's individual developmental needs Observe and record behaviors of children to assist the teacher in the identification of each child's strengths and growth areas. You will attend parent meetings, home visits, parent/teacher conferences. Assist children during meals. Be a willing participant in Tribal functions when needed Must maintain a commercial driver's license (minimum of Class "C" with a passenger endorsement and a School Bus Driving Certificate) Must obtain a Food Handler's Permit Perform other tasks as may be assigned. Must have knowledge and ability to work with appropriate software applications. Must have the ability to work with children, remain calm, and patient when emergency situations and difficult situations occur Can perform the physical requirements of the job that may include lifting up to 55 pounds, frequent standing, walking, bending, and kneeling. Experience working with children with a professional setting preferred (2+ years)