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POSITION:Teacher AssistantSCHEDULE: Full TimeLOCATION: Reno, Nevada, USASALARY: $18.98 an hourTO APPLY:TO APPLY:Please email resumes to Human Resources note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time.SUMMARY:CSA is recognized as a leading nonprofit on the cutting edge of human service delivery, dedicated to alleviating and eliminating poverty. Its primary goal is to be customer focused, which benefits the surrounding community. Come work where you will make a tremendous difference in the lives of children and families We are looking for a dedicated Head Start Teacher to join our awesome team. If you are looking for a state of the art benefits package, a good work-life balance, and an opportunity to grow in your career, look no further than CSASupports and assists the classroom Teacher in designing and implementing a comprehensive program to meet the educational, emotional, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs of children within the Head Start Program in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards.MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:Required:Associates of Arts Degree from an accredited college or University with a major in Early Childhood Education or a degree that includes six Early Childhood Education classes and one year related experience in a pre-school teaching environment.Preferred:Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or University with a major in Early Childhood Education or a degree that includes six Early Childhood Education classes and one-year related experience in a pre-school teaching environment.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES- Knowledge of childhood development services;- Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills;- Capacity and empathy to work with a diverse population, low-income families and children, including those with disabilities;- Ability to travel to Program and home sites;- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and data entry applications.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSCounty Sheriffs Card, TB Test Results, Health Verification, CPR and First Aid, Infectious Disease and Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse and Neglect, and Nevada Registry.PHYSICAL DEMANDSMust have the ability to perform duties which require:Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.Stand, walk, sit, carry, push, and pull.Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.Ability to climb and balance.Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.Must be able to occasionally lift, move manipulate and or hold objects up to 25 pounds. Objects that exceed the 25-pound weight limit require additional assistance when moving, lifting, or manipulating.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.CSA complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at CSA.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:1. Maintains a safe, healthy learning environment, including full supervision of children at all times, in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and child care licensing requirements;2. Supports the Teacher in the development and implementation of daily, weekly, and monthly lesson plans that follow the Creative Curriculum guidelines;3. Helps guide and facilitate preschool activities in the classroom that are developmentally, linguistically, culturally and age-appropriate to include circle time, meal time outdoor time, small group, large group, rest period, and hygiene/toileting activities;4. Supports the transition to kindergarten for the children by stimulating growth in language, social, and motor skills;5. Effectively records and documents individualized learning plans, attendance records, classroom lesson plans, monthly classroom activities, etc.;