SY 26-27 Teacher Assistant, Early Childhood (with/without CDA)

DISCLOSURE: This position requires both a written and an oral exam for consideration. For internal candidates, please apply through the Employee Portal for consideration.

The starting salary with CDA is $27,916 annually

The starting salary without CDA is $24,648 annually

Job Summary
Provides supportive services to classroom teachers in the Prekindergarten Head Start
Program. Assists teachers in all aspects of the instructional process designed to advocate
the social and academic readiness of pre-school students for subsequent entrance into the
kindergarten program. Assists teachers in the preparation of and during the conduct of
instructional activities, provides supplemental instruction to students individually or in
groups. Confers with teachers to meet the social and physical needs of the children.

Essential Functions For Both Specialties
• Provides assistance to the classroom teacher as requested; assists in lesson planning and
preparation under the direction of the teacher; assists in the preparation of classroom
exhibits and bulletin boards; distributes and collects instructional materials; assists with
recordkeeping.
• Works with individuals or small groups to provide extra help to students as needed;
attempts to reinforce previous instruction from the teacher; assists or leads children in
group activities; assists with recreational activities; accompanies class trips, sharing
monitoring responsibilities with teachers.
• Converses with children about their learning activities; encourages active participation by
students; provides positive role models for children; participates in and assists children
with daily routine activities which include dining, napping and toileting activities, assists in
changing and washing children with soiled clothing.
• Participates in staff development programs.

DISCLOSURE: This position requires both a written and an oral exam for consideration. For internal candidates, please apply through the Employee Portal for consideration.

The starting salary with CDA is $27,916 annually

The starting salary without CDA is $24,648 annually

Job Summary
Provides supportive services to classroom teachers in the Prekindergarten Head Start
Program. Assists teachers in all aspects of the instructional process designed to advocate
the social and academic readiness of pre-school students for subsequent entrance into the
kindergarten program. Assists teachers in the preparation of and during the conduct of
instructional activities, provides supplemental instruction to students individually or in
groups. Confers with teachers to meet the social and physical needs of the children.

Essential Functions For Both Specialties
• Provides assistance to the classroom teacher as requested; assists in lesson planning and
preparation under the direction of the teacher; assists in the preparation of classroom
exhibits and bulletin boards; distributes and collects instructional materials; assists with
recordkeeping.
• Works with individuals or small groups to provide extra help to students as needed;
attempts to reinforce previous instruction from the teacher; assists or leads children in
group activities; assists with recreational activities; accompanies class trips, sharing
monitoring responsibilities with teachers.
• Converses with children about their learning activities; encourages active participation by
students; provides positive role models for children; participates in and assists children
with daily routine activities which include dining, napping and toileting activities, assists in
changing and washing children with soiled clothing.
• Participates in staff development programs.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a:
o current or former (within 5 years) Prekindergarten Head Start parent volunteer.
OR
o former parent volunteer and active in the program as a Student Climate Staff,
parent scholar or special needs aide/scholar.
o highly qualified.
Title: Teacher Assistant, Prekindergarten Head Start (General) (Montessori)
AND
o have the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
o classroom procedures.
o growth and development of pre-school children.

• Demonstrated ability to:
o use basic educational materials and instructional aids.
o develop learning experiences and to participate in learning activities.
o assist in the preparation of classroom materials.
o understand the learning process of children.
o relate to and interact with children in a positive manner.
o understand and implement oral and written instructions.
o establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a:
o current or former (within 5 years) Prekindergarten Head Start parent volunteer.
OR
o former parent volunteer and active in the program as a Student Climate Staff,
parent scholar or special needs aide/scholar.
o highly qualified.
Title: Teacher Assistant, Prekindergarten Head Start (General) (Montessori)
AND
o have the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
o classroom procedures.
o growth and development of pre-school children.

• Demonstrated ability to:
o use basic educational materials and instructional aids.
o develop learning experiences and to participate in learning activities.
o assist in the preparation of classroom materials.
o understand the learning process of children.
o relate to and interact with children in a positive manner.
o understand and implement oral and written instructions.
o establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.