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Head Start Teacher Assoc Sub - 999840
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Iowa
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| Drake University Head Start offers a comprehensive early childhood program. We are seeking professional candidates to serve as Teacher Associate Substitutes/Floaters at Drake Head Start locations across the Des Moines Metro area. We have multiple openings available.
Teacher Associates assist the teacher and child in daily activities in the classroom. They participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a developmentally appropriate practice. Teacher Associates work with the teacher to develop activities for children based on their interests and individual needs. They will encourage the children to develop a positive self-concept through supportive and cheerful interaction. Teacher Associates also assist with instruction by following lesson plans while adapting plans to meet individual learning styles. Partnering with the teacher, the Teacher Associate promotes successful classroom performance for each student.
Teacher Associates will do light cooking, assist the teacher, and work directly with the children. Some time spent completing required paperwork, including assisting teachers with documentation and observations of the students.
This position may include completing home visits for the Head Start and Early Head Start programs. This position will involve travel within a six county service area (Boone, Story, Jasper, Marion, Polk and Warren counties). Therefore, the successful candidate must have a valid drivers license and must meet the insurability criteria to drive on behalf of the University. |
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Head Start Teacher Associate (Substitute, Part-time, 9-month) - 889209
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Iowa
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| Drake University Head Start is seeking a dedicated candidate to serve as a Teacher Associate in the Des Moines area. The ideal candidate will be passionate about encouraging children ages 0-5 to develop a positive self-concept through supportive and cheerful interaction. The role consists of light cooking, personal care (toileting, hand washing, teeth brushing), participating in the development of activities for children based on their interests and individual needs, and completing some required paperwork.
All Drake Head Start employees must assure compliance with Federal Head Start Program Performance Standards, state and local regulations and rules, confidentiality of all documents maintained in the department, and promote Head Start philosophy and initiatives. |