
Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority, Inc.
Date: 12/10/21
Program: Head Start/Early Head Start
Job Title: Teacher Assistant
Location: Hamblen County - Multiple Locations
Judson S. Hill, Learning Center 1 and 4
Education/Experience Qualifications:
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Preschool CDA or degree in Early Childhood or related area desired.
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Will consider applicants enrolled in a CDA, ECE Certificate, or related degree program.
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Previous experience working with preschool children preferred.
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Must be able to work well with parents and staff, as well as preschool children
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Criminal background check required.
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Empathy working with low-income families.
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Professionalism in regard to Confidentiality is essential.
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Will act as Bus Monitor and drive bus route as required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assists in delivering educational, developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children.
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Provides supervision of children in the classroom, the playground, and on field trips.
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May be the immediate supervisor of other center staff in the absence the teacher.
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Assists in organizing the classroom and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment.
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Observes, assesses, refers, and evaluates each child’s progress in the assigned classroom, and assists in planning and implementing classroom activities based on individual needs of the children to advance physical and intellectual competence.
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Assists in promoting social and emotional development of children, and in maintaining classroom discipline using positive guidance techniques.
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Assists in maintaining records and submits reports as required; attends meetings and required training.
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Assist with home visits and/or parent-teacher conferences as required
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Assists with parent meetings, and maintains positive communication with parents and community participants.
Hours and Benefits: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, school year; Non-Exempt.
To Apply: Send application and/or resume to: Human Resources Manager DCEA Head Start/Early Head Start, 127 Cedar Street, Morristown, TN 37814 or email jobs@dceaheadstart.org. . Applications accepted until position is filled. EOE.