Teacher Assistant Milton HS-TA-MIL-060525

Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc.; Milton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization in Milton is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support early childhood education initiatives. The role involves developing educational plans, ensuring safety, and engaging families to promote a positive learning environment. Qualified candidates should possess relevant certifications and a strong passion for working with children.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage Options

Summers off

Qualifications

• Must meet Level I qualifications.
• Have the desire to work with young children.
• Experience in early childhood education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for health & safety of enrolled children.
• Assist in developing & implementing lesson plans.
• Encourage family engagement in school activities.

Skills

Knowledge of early childhood development

Self-motivated

Writing skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Child Development Associate (CDA) certification

Job description

Teacher Assistant Milton HS-TA-MIL-060525

Open Position Posting Number

Teacher Assistant (Milton) HS-TA-MIL-060525

Position Time Requirements Application Deadline

Regular / Full Time / Non-exempt / 10 months Open Until Filled

Pay Details (Subject to Change)

Level I: $13.65/hour Level II: $14.49/hour Level III: $15.72/hour

Level Qualifications

Level I. High school diploma/GED; pre-school experience preferred; must enter Child Development Associate (CDA) class

and complete the CDA Certification process. For Assistants in WV Pre-k classrooms: must begin work to obtain WV

Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT) credential, and complete Permanent Authorization within

two school years.

Level II. A CDA, or state equivalent, certificate. For Teacher Assistants in WV Pre-K Classrooms: must hold an Early

Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT)

Level III. Permanent WV Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT) credential, or CDA/ACDS or equivalent

plus two years of experience.

*If applicant’s credentials exceed those required for the position, the applicant will advance to the highest appropriate level.

Basic Qualifications

Must meet Level I qualifications. Have the desire to work with young children. Have knowledge of early childhood development. Strong interest in improving self and community. Self-motivated with ability to work without direct supervision. Writing skills. Valid driver’s license with safe driving record or state ID. Must pass drug screen and background check.

**For WV Pre-K classroom Teacher Assistants: The Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT) Authorization must be immediately obtained. The Teacher Assistant must obtain Permanent Authorization within two school years of hire. The Temporary Authorization can only be renewed once, per WVBE Policy 2525.

Position Details (This is a sampling of duties and responsibilities of this position)

Attain an understanding of the connection between improving parent/family engagement and enhancing child development and school readiness. Responsible for the health & safety of enrolled children. Actively participate and work with teacher in planning, developing and implementing a developmentally appropriate education plan for children. Encourage families to become engaged with school readiness activities. Assist in developing & implementing lesson plans to meet each child’s needs, interests, learning styles, and individual goals. Assist in assessing individual developmental progress. Assist in home visitation & parent teacher conferences. Maintain center, with the teacher and center team members, in such a manner as to assure compliance with fire, safety and health standards. Assist the Teacher is all areas of classroom operations.

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Life Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan. Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage Options. Summers off.

Application Process

Current employees of SCAC meeting the above minimum qualifications should submit 1) an updated resume 2) a letter of interest stating your name, current position and reason for request, and 3) most recent level of education (degree, transcript, certifications, etc) to [e-mail] in Human Resources.

Interested external applicants will need to submit an agency application by visiting www.scacwv.org or calling 304-525-5151. EOE