Head Start Teacher Assistant
- To assist the teacher in providing a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children, while they are in the Head Start environment (classroom, outdoor play area, and field trips).
<\/span><\/li>- To assist in the promotion of social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children relative to the Creative Curriculum, Head Start Performance Standards/Domains and Licensing guidelines.
<\/span><\/li>- To encourage parental involvement in all aspects of the program
<\/span><\/li>- To assist in the development of individual goals for children, provide on\-going assessment on progress and facilitate transition into kindergarten.
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<\/div><\/span>Requirements<\/h3>
- Head Start teaching assistants nationwide in center\-based programs have:
1) At least a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential;
2) Enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree; or
3) Enrolled in a child development associate credential program to be completed within two years.
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Certificate/transcripts will be required to validate ECE coursework or related classes.
<\/span><\/span><\/li>- Prefer demonstrated classroom ability, typically one\-year full\-time preschool classroom experience or equivalent.
<\/span><\/li>- Knowledge of typical behaviors/expectations of three and four\-year\-old children usually gained through a minimum of one\-year of relevant experience.
<\/span><\/li>- Excellent communication skills, especially good listening and writing skills.
<\/span><\/li>- If a licensed driver, employee must have a valid Virginia Driver's License and proof of current auto insurance where applicable.
<\/span><\/li>- Employment is conditional pending immediate enrollment in Child Care Division \- Criminal History Registry.
<\/span><\/li>- Must present current TB/Physical at the time of employment or within 10 working days for TB test and 30 days for physical.
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<\/div><\/span>Benefits<\/h3>
Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) offers a comprehensive\nbenefits package for full\-time employees, effective the first day of the month\nfollowing your hire date. Benefits include:
<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Paid Time Off:<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>o <\/span><\/span><\/span>Sick leave accrued at 5 hours per pay period
<\/p>o <\/span><\/span><\/span>1 paid day off annually for your birthday
<\/p>o <\/span><\/span><\/span>11 paid holidays, including major federal\nholidays
<\/p>o <\/span><\/span><\/span>Official Break Pay (Spring Break, Summer Break,\nand Winter Break)
<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Health & Wellness:<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>o <\/span><\/span><\/span>Medical, dental, and vision insurance available\nfor employees and dependents
<\/p>o <\/span><\/span><\/span>HRCAP covers 75% of health insurance premiums
<\/p>o <\/span><\/span><\/span>Coverage begins the first of the month after\nhire
<\/p>o <\/span><\/span><\/span>Pre\-tax premium deductions via Section 125 Plan
<\/p>· <\/span><\/span><\/span>Retirement:<\/span><\/b>
<\/p>o <\/span><\/span><\/span>403(b) retirement plan with a dollar\-for\-dollar\nmatch up to 3% after one year of service
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<\/div>Additional details are provided in the HRCAP Employee Handbook and Summary\nPlan Documents.
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<\/div><\/span> - Certificate/transcripts will be required to validate ECE coursework or related classes.
- To assist in the promotion of social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children relative to the Creative Curriculum, Head Start Performance Standards/Domains and Licensing guidelines.