Teacher Assistant

Job description

Description Astor Services is hiring Preschool Teacher Assistants today! Head Start is a federally funded preschool program delivering services to 3 and 4-year old children and their families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being. The teacher assistant will assist in the delivery of educational services to children in a classroom setting. This includes; support for instruction throughout the day, supervision of children, ongoing assessments, and may include participation in home visits. Come join our team! Job Responsibilities: - Creates a well-organized learning environment for children that conveys a welcoming, trusting, and safe environment. - Understands and incorporates the principles of play-based learning. - Demonstrates effective classroom management, including responsibility for supervision of all children. - Incorporates a variety or experiences in the classroom to individualize and foster the children’s emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and self-help skill development. - Able to work as a team member. - Provides coverage, as assigned, to ensure the smooth operation of the program. - Must follow safety and health practices in the daily ope...