Job Title: Day-to-Day Substitute
Position Summary:
Assist the teacher in providing activities and experiences which encourage questioning, probing, and problem solving skills that stimulate children to explore and express their creative abilities and promote physical health and wellness.
Assist the teacher in supervision and planning of educational, social, emotional, and physical development of the children in the Head Start Program appropriate to the developmental level of the children.
Implement daily classroom activities that are delegated by the teacher, to enhance child development and teamwork among staff and maintain a clean and healthy environment.
Help children acquire and use language as a means of communicating their thoughts, feelings, and self-esteem to others; help children learn how to get along and develop a sense of independence, and encourage feelings of mutual respect among the children in the group.
Assist the Teacher in providing a positive routine, creating simple rules with children that are understood by all, as well as ensuring an environment conducive to learning, while staying engaged with the children throughout the day.
Create an atmosphere of teamwork with all components of the program for the benefit of the participating child and his/her family.
Respond to other needs of the program as indicated by Supervisor/Administrator.
By leveraging strengths in AIU's Core Competencies, the Teacher Assistant works closely with staff to provide children and families with a positive experience in AIU's educational programs and activities.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
Accountability - Understanding of the importance of being accountable and ability to focus on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
Effective Communication - Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Establishing and Maintaining Trust - Knowledge of methods and ability to develop trusting business relationships and provide solicited, respected and valued perspectives to clients/peers that guide thinking, facilitate issue resolution and enhance client/peer capabilities.
Teamwork - Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with and ability to participate effectively as part of a team.
Professionalism and Ethics - Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate professionalism and integrity in all aspects of conduct and appearance, and adherence to applicable codes of practice-including confidentiality. In addition, must have ability to comply with the AIU Conduct Policy.
Job-Specific Competencies:
Accuracy & Attention to Detail - Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
Continuous Learning - Understanding of the rationale behind the necessity to continually learn and grow and the ability to seek performance feedback and identify approaches to improve own performance and that of others.
Flexibility & Adaptability - Knowledge of successful approaches, tools, and techniques for dealing with changes and adapting to a changing environment; ability to adapt as needed.
Producing Results - Understanding of the criticality of getting things done in spite of current circumstances and the ability to utilize assigned resources and leverage back-channel resources (individuals or teams) to achieve or exceed planned outcomes.
Additional Requirements:
Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.
Reports To: Head Start Supervisor
Department: Head Start
Position Schedule: Day-to-Day
Hourly Rate: $17.00
To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume, clearances, PDE Teaching Certificate (if applicable) and transcripts at the AIU Career Site.
Please send any questions to: recruitment@aiu3.net
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.