Teacher Assistant Worcester Head Start

1.Design and implement a weekly lesson plan that aligns with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Frameworks, Worcester Public Schools Scope & Sequence, 2nd Step Scope & Sequence, and individualizes specific skills and interests of children.2.Assist teacher in ensuring that learning centers are prepared with purposeful and differentiated activities before the children's daily arrival. All classroom centers are open and ready for children to use by 9:00 am.3.Plan and implement purposeful small group differentiated instruction which includes language/literacy, math, science and social studies.4.Have an awareness of all aspects of a child's mental, nutritional and physical health through the following: Promote oral hygiene by assisting children with tooth-brushing.Assist children with toileting when necessary.Promote self-help skills including serving meals in a family style setting.5.Work cooperatively with teacher, classroom aide, volunteers and parents.6.Prepare classroom cooperatively with teacher, including arranging and labeling furniture and materials and maintaining postings in accordance with program guidelines.7.Ensure that daily sign in/out book is accurately maintained.8.Communicate between home and school through written correspondence, email, home visits, parent conferences and phone calls. Copies of all communication to be kept in the childs education folder.9.Maintain an active Worcester Public Schools email