Teacher Assistant

Reports to Classroom Teacher

Essential Functions:

1. Assists the Classroom Teacher in planning, organizing and implementing the

curriculum and program activities.

2. Assists by supporting teacher in maintaining order and cleanliness in the classroom.

3. Assists in serving meals and snacks and cleaning up after eating.

4. Performs other service-related duties as assigned when not substituting in a classroom.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assists Teacher in the supervision of a group of children.

2. Assists in providing a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment.

3. Responsible for conducting activities under the direction of the supervising teacher.

4. Assists Teacher in serving meals and snacks.

5. Serves meals and snacks from prep kitchen to classroom. Cleans up afterwards.

6. Participates in supervision, staff meetings and outside professional meetings and workshops as required.

7. Demonstrates knowledge of Head Start and Pre-k standards and implements them in all aspects of work.

8. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds (average child’s weight).

9. Understands and implements the Developmental Assets model of the SEARCH Institute.

10. Participates in Center-wide events, programs and celebrations as required.

11. Participates in supervision meetings and workshops within the Center and outside (if applicable).

12. Participates in 40 hours of staff development training per year.

13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Specifications:

Continuing education student with a minimum of 18 credit hours in Child Development from an accredited College or University required. At least 6 months of previous direct early childhood classroom experience required. CDA, Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited institution is preferred. Good interpersonal and communication skills required. Experience with low-income families preferred. Bilingual/Bicultural English/Spanish preferred. Ability to pass a background check and if required the Illinois Department of Children Services fingerprint and background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

Revised: 3/2006

you meet the above-mentioned qualifications please send your resume to Mr. Hernandez via fax number (312) 226-2248 or email to vhernandez@gadshillcenter.org.

Gads Hill Center (www.gadshillcenter.org), a family resource center established in 1898, partners with our community to develop the assets of children, youth, adults, and families.

The Center primarily serves the low-income population of the Chicago Lower West Side, and provides comprehensive programs for children, youth, adults and families which promote positive personal growth, strengthen the family unit, and develop a strong sense of community.