Head Start Teacher Assistant
$33,717–$47,216 year
On-site · Homestead, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Head Start Teacher Assistant works under supervision to support a classroom Teacher in delivering developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework for Birth to Five. Responsibilities include assisting with planning periods, providing language- and literacy-rich activities, supporting social-emotional development, facilitating high-quality learning environments, applying COR Advantage assessments, incorporating bilingual/biliteracy practices, implementing High Scope curriculum, engaging with families, and ensuring health, safety, and development screening processes. Includes duties such as home visits, parent conferences, and collaboration with classroom staff to promote student growth and engagement.
Required Qualifications
- A CDA credential in Preschool or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, or Are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or out of area degree with 18 credits in early childhood education, or Are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.
- DCF – 45 hours and corresponding exams started within 90 days and completed within 1 year
- Within two (2) months, complete the following coursework: Implementing the Florida Standards in preschool classrooms: 3 years old to Kindergarten
- Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors 2021 (VPK21)
- Language and Vocabulary in the VPK classroom 2021 (LVPK21)
- Phonological Awareness Development for Preschoolers (Component 1) 2021 (VIPA21) Then Virtual class needs to be completed for credit
- Experience with Head Start programs preferred.
- Intermediate computer skills, Internet and email capability.
- Ability to utilize agency resources, technology and conduct action research.
- Able to stand and sit for extended periods of time
- Able to kneel and sit on the floor or at a child’s eye level
- Able to lift 40 pounds
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