Teacher Assistant

Division/Department: Assigned Department Location: Head Start

• Onsite Reports To: Assigned Program Manager Probationary Period: 90 days – Full time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly) Classification: Child-Related CA Driver’s License: Level 0 – No Driver’s License Required. Rate of Pay: $18.78-$19.34 Hiring Incentive: A total hiring bonus of $1,500 to be paid to new hires in three installments: $250 after 90 days of employment $500 after 9 months of employment $750 after 15 months of employment. Implements a child development program for children:
• Actively advocate and demonstrate appropriate adult - child interactions.
• Assess child progress and needs using classroom and home visit observations.
• Adapt the environment and curriculum to meet the needs of all children using developmentally appropriate practice and culturally responsive care giving.
• Follow all health, nutrition and safety guidelines for an optimal classroom environment. Carry out activities related to health, e.g. toileting, diapering, safety in classroom, dental hygiene, and nutrition activities.
• Work occasional evenings for trainings, family nights, home visits, conferences, and child care duties.
• Maintain professional standards toward confidential relationships with all program participants and staff.
• Implement positive behavior management techniques. Partners with families to accomplish program objectives:
• Share information via home visits, parent teacher conferences, parent committee meetings, and phone, personal, and written communication as necessary.
• Welcome and inform families about how to be effective volunteers for our programs.
• Support families by sharing information on child development. Assist in accomplishing program objectives:
• Follow the program plan of the Program Manager and support staff.
• Implement the activities as specified in Head Start Performance Standards.
• Participate in classroom observations and receive feedback on classroom improvement from the Program Manager.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Promote cooperative and quality early childhood philosophy among staff, parents, collaborative partners and community Promote staff development:
• Attend training and education opportunities as required.
• Actively engage Foster Grandparents and volunteers within classroom.
• Be familiar with Head Start Performance Standards and Fond du Lac Reservation policies. Provision/Assurance of Services:
• Appropriate work attire is required.
• Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
• Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees and/or clients.
• Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
• Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
• Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary. Early Head Start (year-round); Early Head Start Teachers work with children ages birth to age three. o No Driver’s License required. o Eligibility determined by FDL’s insurance company. o Required Credentials: same as Early Head Start Teacher requirements above. Meet the needs of all children including those at risk, those with special needs, those who are gifted, and those who are culturally diverse. Knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, data base and/or data entry, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Outlook is required. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required. Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required. Attention to detail and accuracy is required. Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved. Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies. Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks. Subject to immunization review and submitted proof of required vaccinations. Some travel is required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Normal physical requirements, including the ability to lift, carry, or restrain a child. Walking, standing, bending, stooping and sitting on the floor with children may be necessary. Ability to pass annual physical examination. All vaccinations must be kept current.