What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Preschool Teacher Assistant position at EdAdvance?
EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives.
Mission
EdAdvance, exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities.
EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach – grounded in the “ 3C’s ”, Connection Culture, and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities, we are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.
Head Start Preschool Teacher Assistant
Reports to : Head Start : Prenatal to Three Director
Part Time / Academic Year
Location : Watertown, CT
Salary Range : $16.50 per hour
Position is open until filled / Anticipated start date is 1 / 13 / 25
Job Description : EdAdvance is seeking a qualified applicant to assist in teaching preschool children in the Head Start program in Watertown, CT. As a Head Start Teacher Assistant, you will play a critical role in providing preschool children with a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Classroom Teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate activities for children aged 3 to 5, promoting school readiness in language, literacy, cognition, social studies, mathematics, science, the arts, social emotional skills and physical development.
Major Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with Classroom Teachers in planning and implementing a wide variety of creative and developmentally appropriate activities for children aged 3 to 5 to promote school readiness across areas of development, including language, literacy, cognition, social studies, mathematics, science, the arts, social emotional skills and physical development.
- Build strong, ongoing relationships with parents to support their involvement in their child's learning and development process.
Qualifications / Requirements :
Physical Requirements :
Benefits :
Salary : $17
