Teacher Assistant, Prekindergarten with or without CDA SY 24-25
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- Instructional Support
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- Apr 25, 2024 Post Date
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DISCLOSURE: This position requires both a written and an oral exam for consideration. For internal candidates, please apply through the Employee Portal for consideration.
Job Summary Provides supportive services to classroom teachers in the Prekindergarten Head Start Program. Assists teachers in all aspects of the instructional process designed to advocate the social and academic readiness of pre-school students for subsequent entrance into the kindergarten program. Assists teachers in the preparation of and during the conduct of instructional activities, provides supplemental instruction to students individually or in groups. Confers with teachers to meet the social and physical needs of the children.
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Minimum Requirements Head Start
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Pass the HIghly Qualified Examination.
- Obtain the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential within two years of hire.
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- Be enrolled in accredited program leading to an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
Bright Futures
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Pass the Highly Qualified Examination.
- Obtain the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential within two years of hire is preferred, but not required.
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- Be enrolled in accredited program leading to an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in early childhood education preferred, but not required.
Employees will remain classified as a Teacher Assistant, Prekindergarten without the CDA/AA/BA in ECE until the appropriate credential is obtained.
Preference for:
- Current or former (within 5 years) Prekindergarten parent volunteer.
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- Former parent volunteer and active in the program as a special needs aide.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of:
- classroom procedures.
- growth and development of pre-school children.
- Demonstrated ability to:
- use basic educational materials and instructional aids.
- develop learning experiences and to participate in learning activities.
- assist in the preparation of classroom materials.
- understand the learning process of children.
- relate to and interact with children in a positive manner.
- understand and implement oral and written instructions.
- establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Nondiscrimation
The School District of Philadelphia provides all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimation in Employment Practices.
