Teacher Assistant - Early Childhood Education
Company: Volunteers of America Colorado
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
The Teacher Assistant assists in the delivery of the preschool
program (ages 3-5) based on the individual and group's educational,
intellectual, physical, social and emotional potential of the
children enrolled utilizing an ecological model that focuses on the
child and family. Service modalities include Trauma Informed Care,
Conscious Discipline, Motivational Interviewing, utilizing the
domains of CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System), Head Start
Child Development and Early Learning Framework, Creative
Curriculum, and Teaching Strategies Gold. Job Duties include the
responsibility for working alongside the Lead Teacher, Teacher
Associate, and Foster Grandparents in managing the classroom's
physical and educational environment, partnering with families to
support whole child development, collaborating with all team
members and partners to consistently improve individual, team, and
children's learning outcomes, preparing and maintaining
documentation in compliance with federal, state, and agency
performance standards, creating a positive classroom climate to
benefit the social-emotional and academic development of students
and welcomes families. May need to work in different classrooms,
the kitchen or step into a Teacher Associate roll during
absences.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES--- Ensures that the
family's voice is heard, and their ideas play a prominent role in
programming.--- Assists in the implementation of high-quality,
trauma-informed, large group and individualized lessons that align
with Head Start, CLASS, and TSG performance standards.--- Supports
top ECERS-R and CLASS ratings and creates a welcoming and warm
environment for all students and their families.--- Utilizes
lessons and studies from the Creative Curriculum and Conscience
Discipline to guide children's education.--- Engages in consistent
data gathering, documentation, assessment, and analysis of
student's performance.--- Discusses children's ongoing development
in collaboration with the Education Coordinator, School Nurse,
Mental Health and Developmental consultants. Provides thorough
documentation when referrals are made for students in need of
further evaluation.--- Maintains accurate records of students'
daily and hourly attendance and Meal Counts.--- Aides in the
organization and maintenance of the classroom, kitchen, and other
school-related materials.--- Creates and maintains a predictable
schedule and routine for the classroom, including arriving to work
on time and refraining from frequent absences.--- Regularly
maintains classrooms sanitization practices in accordance to
licensing and best practices.--- Attends orientations, trainings,
education programs, staff meetings, community meetings, conferences
and workshops as requested and applicable to meet the needs of the
position. May provide training and mentorship to team members and
community stakeholders regarding best practices in relevant service
models and practices.--- Completes a minimum of 15 credit hours of
continued education per licensing requirements.--- Assumes the role
of the Associate Teacher during absences. Covers teacher breaks as
needed. Covers in the kitchen as needed.--- Performs all duties in
a professional manner, adhering to the NAEYC (National Association
for the Education of Young Children) Code of Ethics, and
maintaining confidentiality of all information.--- Performs all
other duties as assigned.COMPETENCIES--- Models core culture
attributes of VOACO that include "AIRS" (Accountability, Integrity,
Respect and Service).--- Models and VOACO's three critical virtues
of HHS (Hungry, Humble, People Smart).--- Colorado Early Childhood
Licensing requirements--- Head Start Performance Standards---
Teaching Strategies GOLD--- CLASS--- ECERS-R--- CACFP--- CCAP---
Ensures equitable and inclusive services.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION--- High School Diploma or
Equivalent.--- Must be willing to enroll in a CDA credential
program to be completed within two years of time of hire, or must
receive a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the
requirements for a CDA credential within two years of
hire.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION--- Experience working
with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.--- Previous
experience working in a classroom.--- Knowledge of Teaching
Strategies GOLD, CLASS, Trauma-Informed Care, and Creative
Curriculum.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS--- Ability to effectively
communicate to families, coworkers, consultants, volunteers and
community partners.--- Good organizational skills.--- Basic
computer and tablet skills to input data and documentation.---
Knowledge about human development.--- Ability to use standard
classroom office technology: I-Pad, copier, computer Good
organizational skills.WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS--- Teaching Early Childhood is a physically demanding
job with frequent standing, walking, squatting, bending, sitting on
the floor and in small chairs, running, lifting, and reaching.---
Physical demands require constant movement for up to 6 hours
daily.--- The classroom environment or outside and gym play can get
noisy.--- Teachers must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.--- Ability to
respond quickly and appropriately during emergency situations.---
Ability to work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather
conditions.--- Emotional/mental stability and ability to auditorily
and visually supervise students in care.POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED
HOURS OF WORKPart Time hours; dependent upon the needs of the
Center. Center is open 7am - 6pm, Monday - Friday.LOCATION321 South
Yates, Denver, CO 802019Salary: $14.77 per hourBenefit eligibility
is based on job type/statusPaid HolidaysPaid Time
OffVolunteer/Wellness DayTuition AssistancePension and 403b
Retirement PlanHealth, Dental, Vision, Pet InsurancesLife Insurance
(Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment)Accident InsuranceShort
Term & Long Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance/Work Life Balance
ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramLifeLock with Norton#VOACO
Keywords: Volunteers of America Colorado, Denver , Teacher Assistant - Early Childhood Education, Education / Teaching , Denver, Colorado
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