About
The Cultural Appreciation Teacher Assistant will introduce basic cultural and arts skills to center children. They will be responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate program which meets the social, intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of the children.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans each lesson and reviews with teaching staff before presenting to children.
- Makes or gathers material needed for each lesson.
- Tailors each lesson to the ability and attention span for a particular age group.
- Works with children to accomplish targeted goals to increase cultural awareness and understand diversity.
- Help to maintains classroom environment and equipment in a safe and sanitary condition.
- Assist Center staff in maintaining a positive, developmentally appropriate environment for learning new concepts.
- Other duties as assigned. by Head Start Volunteer program.
Skills
- Child Development
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Spanish
- Visual Arts
Good Match For
Teens People 55+ Group
Requirements & Commitment
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 10 hours per month-if more background screening
- Good communication skills, works well with children, basic cultural and arts knowledge