Afternoon Part-Time Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC); Monett (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical and Dental Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training Opportunities

Family-Friendly Work Environment

Positive Team Culture

Job summary

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Head Start is seeking a part-time Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant in Monett, MO. The role supports three classrooms and collaborates with staff to provide high-quality care and education for infants and toddlers.

The position runs 12:30–5:30 pm, Monday–Friday, from November 13th to February 5th. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and experience with infants/toddlers; preferred early childhood degree.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with infants and toddlers.
• Copy of transcript required with application.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support daily classroom operations in three Early Head Start classrooms.
• Assist with providing responsive care and supervision to infants and toddlers.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Support implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and routines.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to maintain a safe and nurturing environment.
• Promote children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Developmentally appropriate practices

Positive relationships

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Early Childhood degree

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Job description

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Head Start is seeking a part-time Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant in Monett, MO. The role supports three classrooms and collaborates with staff to provide high-quality care and education for infants and toddlers.

The position runs 12:30–5:30 pm, Monday–Friday, from November 13th to February 5th. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and experience with infants/toddlers; preferred early childhood degree.