Head Start Teacher Assistant(10 Months) Job at Creative Home Academy and Preschool, LLC, Memphis, TN

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  • Creative Home Academy and Preschool, LLC
  • Memphis, TN

Job Description

Creative Home Academy And Preschool, LLC in Memphis, TN is looking for three head start teacher assistant (10 months) to join our team. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, ambitious, and engaged.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Under the direction of the Site Manager, the 10-month Teacher Assistant will:

  • Assist/aid classroom teachers in their shared mission to improve the quality of education offered to Head Start’s students.
  • Assist the nutrition staff with preparing high-quality meals for students.
  • Relieve teachers during periods of absence and during breaks.
  • Remain a flexible and organized team player in order to help all members of the Head Start Community.

Requirements

  • HSD or GED with a Certified Development Associate (CDA) Certification with Infant Toddler Endorsement is required.
  • Relevant work experience with infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers required.
  • CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
  • Experience working in a non-profit is preferred.

Essential Job Functions

  1. Performs according to the standards set forth by NAEYC, CACFP, USDA, Tennessee Day Care Licensing, and Head Start while performing duties within the kitchen and classroom.
  2. Provides classroom coverage for Teachers when absent or out of the classroom; Assume responsibilities as the primary caregiver for one group of children for Teachers, including children with special needs when assigned.
  3. Performs duties as a role model to clients and staff; acts as a mentor to families of children in a group.
  4. Keeps Supervisor and Manager informed of programmatic issues in a timely and concise manner.
  5. Works cooperatively with other staff to create a positive, enriching, and safe environment for children, families, and staff.
  6. Assists program staff in delivering appropriate health, nutrition, disability, education, and family support services to children and families in accordance with program policies, procedures, and service plans.
  7. Assists in implementing daily education procedures in the classroom while adhering to best practices; assists in ensuring that children are involved in activities suited to their immediate emotional, social, intellectual, and physical needs; provides ample activity options to children.
  8. Ensures communication with nutrition staff, health/disability/nutrition staff, and education staff in order to fulfill special diet needs.
  9. Assists in the preparation and serving of meals to prep and serve meals in quantities according to menu and a number of persons to be served to make appropriate substitutions when necessary in accordance with USDA recommended daily dietary allowances and family-style dining requirements; comply with all Health Department and Porter-Leath requirements regarding food preparation, food storage, cleanliness, and kitchen sanitation.
  10. Assists in maintaining appropriate attendance records, meal counts, etc. necessary to produce reports.
  11. Conduct regular home visits and parent teacher conferences with families.
  12. Assists with and conducts ongoing child evaluations.
  13. Contributes to team effort by performing other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use their hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision. Work in a non-smoking environment.

Special Conditions

Maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and an appropriate level of insurance.

NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Revised 9/2024

Salary Description

$15.00 - $18.69

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Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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