Teacher Assistant-Edgefield

Description
Head Start Teacher Assistant
WHO WE ARE
GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Incorporated, is a community-based organization that works in partnership with our local communities to deliver quality services, assistance, and opportunities to eligible customers with emphasis placed on education, employment, and developing self-sufficiency. One of our flagship programs is Head Start which provides a quality education, healthy meals, and safe playing environment for preschool-aged children to create a strong foundation to help our communities' children thrive and succeed. We want you to join our team to help our young people prosper.
THE MISSION
The Teacher Assistant is expected to:

• Assist in teaching and supervising children in child development center(s) to ensure appropriate skills, knowledge, and behaviors are learned.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils, to students.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.

A SNAPSHOT OF EXCITING THINGS YOU WILL DO:

• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to Lead Teacher for review.
• Document all classrooms activities; monitor the progress of children continually.
• Maintain accurate student records daily.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Teach social skills to students.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Deliver and drive assigned children to and from the Center.
• Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher/Center Coordinator.

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Communicates effectively: Provide information to customers, supervisors, and co-workers, in-person, by phone, and email.
• Service-Oriented: Developing constructive relationships with students, parents, and Center staff.
• Technology savvy: Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, enter data, or process information.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Team Player: Work effectively in a team environment.
• Problem Solver: Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Work Ethic: A positive attitude, assertive, dependable, and energetic.
• Critical Thinking: Use reasoning to determine alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• High school Diploma or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the job description.
• CDA Credential preferred.
• Must enroll in a program that will lead to an associate, baccalaureate, or CDA that will be completed within two years of hire date.
• Computer savvy, especially Microsoft products.
• Must be able to work well on a team.
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License is required.
• A Commercial's Driver's License is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

• The ability to meet the following physical requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Benefits:

• Health dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays

Schedule:

• 7:30AM-3:30PM Monday through Friday

GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc. considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.
GLEAMNS HUMAN RESOURCES, INC. IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER.
Please contact us at: https://www.gleamnshrc.org/menus/human-resources.html or call 864.223.8434.
Minimum Requirements
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• High school Diploma or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the job description.
• CDA Credential preferred.
• Must enroll in a program that will lead to an associate, baccalaureate, or CDA that will be completed within two years of hire date.
• Computer savvy, especially Microsoft products.
• Must be able to work well on a team.
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License is required.
• A Commercial's Driver's License is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

• The ability to meet the following physical requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.