Teaching Assistant II Infant / Toddler (9 : 30am-5 : 30pm)

Position :

Teaching Assistant II Infant / Toddler (9 : 30am-5 : 30pm)

Location : Frost, Tulsa, OK

Job Id : 455

# of Openings : Job Summary

Under administrative supervision of the School Leader and / or Assistant School Leader and the day-to-day direction of the assigned Lead Teacher, assist the Lead Teacher in planning and providing a stimulating and comprehensive learning environment for infants, toddlers or pre-school children; assume lead teacher responsibilities in absence of the Lead Teacher; perform activities meeting Federal Early Head Start and Head Start Performance Standards and any regulatory standard regarding classroom activity.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Comply with the education content mandates of the Head Start Performance Standards, program assessment, and service plans
• Assist in the daily operations for the classrooms as a sub and in the Extended Care Program.
• May assist peers with developing weekly lesson plans.
• Utilize CAP-selected classroom support model to assist with classroom management.
• May assist with home visit and parent conferences.
• Work cooperatively with all CAP employees, Family Support personnel, volunteers and collaborative partners.
• Build and maintain good parent / teacher relationships to encourage parent involvement.
• Assist with required documentation including, but not limited to : Monthly Reports, Attendance, Meal Count, Family Contacts and Child Injury Reports.
• Complete the Lead Teacher's responsibilities in absence of the Lead Teacher.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers or pre-school children
• Bilingual preferred

Required Education / Experience

4 year old Classroom

Associate's Degree (or Higher) in Early Childhood Education or Related Degree

OR

Associate's Degree (or Higher) in any subject and have a Pre-School CDA or a Certificate of Mastery

(or on IDP to complete CDA within 1 year)

OR

Para Qualified and have a Pre-School CDA or a Certificate of Mastery (or on IDP to complete CDA within 1 year)

OR

Associate's Degree (or Higher) in any subject with 12 or more Early Childhood college credit hours as defined by NAEYC Standards with 480 hours professional experience teaching Pre-School age children (can be retroactive within past 5 years)

3 Year Old Classroom

Associate's Degree (or Higher) in Early Childhood Education or Related Degree

OR

Pre-School CDA or Certificate of Mastery (or on IDP to complete CDA within 1 year)

OR

Associate's Degree (or Higher) in any subject with 12 or more Early Childhood college credit hours as defined by NAEYC Standards with 480 hours professional experience teaching Pre-School age children (can be retroactive within past 5 years)

OR

Associate's Degree (or Higher) in any subject and have a Pre-School CDA or Certificate of Mastery (or on IDP to complete CDA within 1 year)

0-36 month Classroom

Associate's Degree (or Higher) in Early Childhood Education or Related Degree

OR

Associate's Degree (or Higher) in any subject with 12 or more Early Childhood college credit hours as defined by NAEYC Standards with 480 hours professional experience teaching Infants / Toddlers (can be retroactive within past 5 years)

OR

Infant / Toddler CDA or Certificate of Mastery

PLUS

Trained in infant and toddler development within 1 year of hire or transfer

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Essential Physical & Mental Requirements

Employee is subject to standing, stooping, walking, lifting, and carrying objects throughout daily job performance. Must be able to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds. Exposure to all weather conditions and regular traffic hazard. Driving is required frequently.

Pay Range Code : TA

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