Teacher Assistant

Job Title: Teacher Assistant Pay Range: $16.32-$17.83 hourly, based on education Who We are: At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive.

Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community.

It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow.

Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it.

Position Summary: The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the Head Start Teacher in providing children ranging in ages from 3 to 5 years, with learning experiences that promote school readiness.

This includes the creation and implementation of individualized lesson plans, development of meaningful relationships with children and families, and the design of safe, engaging environments.

Essential Functions: The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This list may not be inclusive of all job responsibilities and are subject to change based on business needs with or without notice.

Instructional Support & Student Assessment Assist the Teacher with observing, documenting, and assessing student progress.

Assist the Teacher in analyzing student assessment data.

Assist the Teacher in the development and implementation of lesson plans based on student data, children's interests, and developmentally appropriate practices.

Family Engagement & Partnership Engage families in program services and activities that promote parenting skills, knowledge, and confidence.

Conduct Family Conferences and Home Visits to support child and family development.

Learning Environment & Classroom Management Maintain clean, safe, and engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments that support children's learning and well-being.

Compliance & Program Quality Ensure compliance with Bauer policies, State Licensing requirements, and Head Start Program Performance Standards.

Professional Development & Collaboration Participate in required meetings and professional learning opportunities, including: Twice-monthly staff meetingsMonthly Professional Development Days Quarterly All-Agency meetings Annual Pre-Service training QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required.

The individual must be able to successfully pass routine background checks.

Education/Certification/Licensure: Proof of current enrollment in a Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate program, OR enrollment in or completion of an Associate or Bachelor's degree program Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to meet the minimum requirements of th...