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Nooksack Indian Tribe Teacher Assistant in Deming, Washington
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Education Coordinator and in partnership with the Lead Teacher this position will be responsible for supervision, teaching and quality interactions with students. TA will supervise, teach and interact with children in the classroom, on the bus, playground, and during field trips. TA will help plan activities when requested by Lead Teacher, assist with health & safety activities, comply with and model all Covid-19 health and safety practices, prepare materials, set up the classroom and/or clean up after the children depart and participate in bus monitor duties as assigned. Work schedule is up to an 8 hour shift between 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. daily, as assigned. The On-Call TA may be assigned to the Everson or Deming classrooms. This position is contingent on continued grant funding.
*MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Includes the following and other related duties:
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Classroom Responsibilities:
Supervise up to 20 students with at least one other employee, maintaining a ratio of one adult to 10 students at all times.
Prepare for daily activities as directed by Lead Teacher on Fridays (or Wednesdays during summer) for the following week.
Plan and implement lessons under the guidance of the Lead Teacher.
Set up and maintain order in the large and small motor areas.
*Clean and disinfect toys, tables, countertops, and other play surfaces, sink and bathrooms daily and as needed. Sweep and mop floors, and vacuum carpet every day and as needed. Will maintain a high degree of cleanliness in the environment. Once a week or as needed, conduct a thorough cleaning of all play and work areas including use of the dishwasher to sanitize small manipulatives. *
Role model to children appropriate behavior and offer guidance, assisting in resolving conflicts and instructing in age-appropriate behavior within the guidelines of our program curriculums.
Interact with children in ways that encourage language opportunities such as asking open-ended questions, reading, labeling their artwork, and participating in their dramatic play.
Be responsible for maintaining safety and order among children at all times.
Set up classroom, take down chairs, prepare daily educational activities, wipe down tables and sink, vacuum, and check supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc.) and request refills as needed.
Works with bus drivers in monitoring children during bus rides to and from the center and field trips, and on and off school bus; and to check that safety belts are fastened;
Supervise, teach, interact, guide, assist and observe children during all aspect of the daily schedule.
Will interact and teach children during center, large group, Language Lessons, Behavioral Health, small group, mealtime, and outside time. Sit on the circle time rug during circle time to assist children.
Will be consistently assessing children, document ongoing development and concerns and report to Lead Teacher.
Be aware of children's allergies or health issues and ensure health plans are followed.
Follow health and safety policy and procedures.
Make sure first aid kit backpack is available during field trips, outside play, and emergency drills.
Attend and actively participate in Head Start trainings.
Assist the children with tooth brushing. (Temporarily suspended due to Covid-19)
Observe and report individual children's significant behavior, injuri