Teacher Assistant

Job description

JOB CATEGORY: CHILDHOOD EDUCATION / EARY HEAD START / HEAD START / CHILDREN'S SERVICES POSITION SUMMARY : This position works as part of a teaching team to assist in the orderly functioning of the classroom to provide an appropriate social-emotional environment in order to expand the child's ability to learn and grow. Position may involve the reassignment to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: - 18 years or older. - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Must have one of the following: - Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for preschool-aged children;OR - State-awarded certificate for center-based preschool teachers including the New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC);OR - One-year certificate in Early Childhood Education; OR - Office of Head Start approved CDA equivalent; OR - enrolled within ten business days of hire in one of the above programs that will be completed within two years; OR - an Associate or Bachelor’s degree (in any area) or enrolled in a program leading to such a degree. - Must complete a 45 hour entry level course or an approved three c...