The Head Start Teacher’s Assistant helps the Teacher in planning, organizing and supervising the children’s daily classroom activities. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Head Start Teacher.

Assists the Teacher in planning individual and group learning experiences, indoor play activities, field trips, music and art, hygiene and nutrition programs; organizes materials needed for classroom activities; assists the teacher in enrollment and attendance record keeping and reporting duties; participates in parent meetings and works with parent volunteers in the classroom; provides clerical assistance to the teacher; maintains center cleanliness and order; attends staff meetings, training sessions. Some food service is also a part of the job. Good knowledge of preschool children's mental, emotional, and social development; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Benefits include health insurance, optional dental/vision insurance, paid life insurance, paid short term disability insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays and paid leave time.

Minimum Requirements - Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or Early Childhood Associate Degree, or willing to complete a CDA upon hire. An entry-level early childhood class is also required or must be completed within 6 months of hire. All applicants must have an excellent attendance record with their work schedule. This is a full time 32 hour position per week, Mon-Thurs. This position is for the school year, August thru May. .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.37 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (Preferred)

Work Location: In person