Child Development Specialist (Teacher Assistant/Aide)
The Fort Valley State University Head Start program serves four counties in Georgia – Crisp, Dooly, Macon, and Taylor. Based on the needs of the program, the Child Development Specialist (Teacher Assistant/Aide) may be assigned to any of these counties.
• Under general supervision, applicant must be able to maintain a developmentally appropriate classroom setting, confidential files on all children, correspond with parents and work with them
• Assist teacher in planning and developing lesson plans in conjunction with the monthly theme
• Assure the classroom operates within the guidelines and standards of the Fort Valley State University Head Start Policies and Procedures and the Head Start Performance Standards
• Submit appropriate incident/accident reports when needed
• Provide for the health, safety and welfare of all children in the group
• Assist with maintaining individual files on all children as well as complete an initial screening on all incoming children
• Attend program’s monthly in-service training
• Attend and assist teacher with scheduling required home visits
• Maintain a professional work ethic relationship with assigned teacher
• Additional job-related duties as assigned
Required:
• Child Development Associate (CDA) or Technical College Diploma (TCD)
Note: Must be enrolled and attending an accredited institution of Higher Learning to obtain at least an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Pass a drug screening and background check
• Good communication skills, flexibility and teamwork
• Applicant must be willing to relocate, if the need arises
Preferred:
• Experience with children 3-5 years of age
• Current CPR and First Aid certificates are desired
Interested persons should submit an FVSU employment application, letter of interest, resume, official transcript(s), three (3) professional reference letters and a background investigation consent form to:
Office of Human Resources
Fort Valley State University
1005 State University Drive
Fort Valley, GA 31030-4313
