Teacher Assistant, Head Start (SY 25-26)

Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Sterling, VA

Salary: Information not available

Country: Canada

Position Overview

The Head Start Teacher Assistant assists the teacher by performing instructional duties, preparing classroom materials, supervising student behavior, learning and applying specific behavior management techniques, and administering literacy assessments. The Teacher Assistant also performs clerical duties, , and provides assistance with personal hygiene and physical care needs as required. The work is performed under the guidance and supervision of the teacher.

Roles and Responsibilities

Provides individual and group instruction on activities as instructed; prepares lesson plans with the teacher.
Assists in preparing for and teaching the Second Step Curriculum (School Family Meetings) on a weekly basis to the class; presents language activities involving expressive and receptive areas of development.
Prepares the classroom for meals and activities, assists students on and off the bus, prepares meal counts for the cafeteria staff, and performs clerical tasks, as assigned.
Collects data and records anecdotal student observations; uses ChildPlus for record keeping and documentation for all information related to each student and family.
In collaboration with Head Start Teacher, implements behavior modification plans in accordance with the Head Start program philosophy and monitors students’ safety.
Administers literacy assessments to students.
Participates with teacher in home visits with Head Start families.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, and a CDA (Child Development Associate) credential required
Experience working with preschool age children
Ability to learn to perform individual medical procedures when necessary.
Experience in working with diverse cultures
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates strong organizational skills
Bi-lingual required, Spanish preferred

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Days/Hours: 184 days, 7 hours per day
Reports to: Supervisor, Head Start

Salary Level: Universal Level 4

Salary Scale: lcps.org/compensation

About Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) fulfills its mission of “Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world" through deeper learning experiences, demonstrating instructional leadership across the Commonwealth and nation as a member of the Virginia is for Lovers Network 4.0 and by being recognized by the Virginia Department of Education as a School Division of Innovation.

Loudoun's 98 public schools offer more than 82,000 students an educational program that ranks among the best in Virginia and the nation. As the fastest growing county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Loudoun continues its proud tradition of quality public education, maintaining an outstanding record of student achievement despite the pressures of surging enrollment.

Loudoun County Public Schools is the third largest school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the 41st in the nation.

LCPS centers equity as one of its foundational core values. For our community, equity means being committed to providing a safe, supportive, inclusive, affirming, and respectful environment for each student and staff member that fosters success, growth, and academic rigor. The cultivation of this environment requires us to reject and condemn the use of hate speech, racial slurs, antisemitism, and any action or behavior that discriminates based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, orientation, gender expression, socio-economic status, religion, ability, or other cultural identities or expression. Such noninclusive speech, behavior, and actions do not reflect who we are as a learning community.

We embrace and value the unique identities, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and needs of each student and employee. Celebrating our diversity is important and helps define us as a school division.

Demonstrating the courage to address inequities and remove barriers represents an integral part of our collective effort towards excellence in education. Equity is the vehicle that leads to greater access, opportunity, and equality so that each student is empowered to make meaningful contributions to the world.

With rapid growth and expansion comes various jobs vacancies! We hope you will consider LCPS as you begin your career!

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