Teacher Assistant

Position Overview:
Provide a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool children. Support daily classroom activities, assist with implementing lesson plans, and ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and applicable regulations.

• Work-Life Balance: 34-hour full-time workweek with three-day weekends
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contribution
• Paid Time Off: Generous personal time and sick leave
• Paid Holidays: 12 holidays per year (paid if scheduled)
• Health Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributions
• Income Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives
• Professional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Per Head Start requirements, Teacher Assistants must also meet one of the following:

• Hold a CDA credential (or equivalent state-awarded certificate)
• Be enrolled in a CDA program to be completed within two years of hire
• Be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or bachelor’s degree

Experience:

Early childhood development or related childcare experience preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with implementing developmentally appropriate activities and strategies which support the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of preschool children.
• Assist with providing an age-appropriate learning environment that allows for individual differences.
• Assist with promoting and encouraging a positive learning environment and nurturing teacher child interactions.
• Substitute for teaching staff; assist with classroom activities.
• Organize, sanitize and store classroom equipment and supplies.
• Recruit and direct volunteers.
• Assist in conducting 2 educational home visits per child per year.
• Maintain accurate records and submit records as requested.
• Other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

Additional Requirements:

• Initial and periodic physical exams required.
• Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.
• Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.