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This full-time Teacher Assistant position at Higher Horizons Head Start Program in Falls Church assists the classroom Teacher by integrating the educational aspects of Head Start. The Teacher Assistant provides ongoing daily assistance in implementing a comprehensive child development program for children ages 3 – 5 years, per Head Start Performance Standards s for an assigned group of children and families.   As a member of the classroom team, the candidate will provide children with a positive learning environment; Provide children with varied experiences to develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally. Higher Horizons’ implements best practices in meeting the social/emotional and developmental needs of preschool children so that they are ready for kindergarten.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• AA in Early Childhood Education, Valid Preschool CDA, or State ECE Teaching Certificate required
• No less than 1 year of experience working with preschool children in a classroom setting
• Pre-employment Criminal History Background Check, VA State Child Abuse/Neglect and Criminal History checks
• Two professional references required prior to start date
• Must have computer skills for email, data entry and correspondence
• Must be COVID-19 Vaccinated

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS (a plus but not required):

• Bilingual (Spanish or Arabic)
• Experience with Creative Curriculum, CLASS, Teaching Strategies GOLD, ASQ’s
• Prior Head Start experience preferred