LSU Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool Teaching Assistant: Infant/Toddler & Preschool Programs

About the role

The Teaching Assistant is responsible for assisting in the care and education of a group of children. Assumes the responsibilities of the Lead Teacher in the absence of the Lead Teacher. 35% Teaching Responsibilities: Assist with implementing the daily program under the direction of the Lead Teacher. -Assist with carrying out planned DAP activities for students in a safe, creative, and inviting learning environment. - Assist with routines/transitions consistently and effectively. - Assist in the preparation of the learning environment so it is ready upon arrival, which includes rotating learning materials when appropriate. - Maintains a clean and orderly physical environment; Assist with planning the physical room arrangement that is conducive to optimal growth and development of student; Uses appropriate guidance strategies that contribute to a positive classroom environment; Participates in activities with children; Reinforces positive behavior and speaks with children using positive phrases and tone. 35% Planning, Documentation, and Assessment Responsibilities: Collaborate with Lead Teacher to plan activities for parent involvement. - Assist with planning with intentionality that's based upon students' interests, development needs and culture using the Reggio Emilia philosophy. - Assist with capturing documentation for students' TSGold Portfolio. - Assist with conducting assessments on children's growth and development 15% Communication Responsibilities: Collaborate with lead teacher to form partnerships with families. - Remains tactful when discussing children. - Collaborate with lead teacher to maintain open communication (verbally and written) with parents of each child in order to better foster the growth and development of their children. Assist with completing Family Conference Forms for Fall and Spring. - Collaborate with lead teacher to respond to families in a timely manner utilizing the school wide communication platform app. (ensuring that the communication is initiated by the lead teacher). 15% Professional Responsibilities: Bring any concerns regarding student behavior/academics to Lead Teacher, who is responsible for bringing to Admin. - Collaborate with lead teacher and outside agencies to work on goals and objectives for individual children. (Not applicable for all teaching staff, only those who worked with outside agencies) - Attend required Professional Development days, as well as any other trainings deemed necessary by Admin that improves one's performance. Maintains confidentiality of children, parents, and fellow staff members. - Knows and complies with the policies and procedures of the program and university. - Accepts feedback from supervisors and uses it to improve job performance. - Appropriately shares information with other staff members, parents, visitors, and observers. - Other duties as assigned.