Early Childhood Assistant Teacher — CDA/ECCAT, Full-Time

Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc.; West Virginia; On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc. is seeking a Teacher Assistant for the Wayne County area. This full-time, non-exempt position (10 months) requires a High School Diploma or GED and CDA certification progression to ECCAT credentials.

The role focuses on early childhood development, health and safety, and family engagement. The position offers a pathway to credential advancement with required authorizations and eventual permanent ECCAT status, along with duties in lesson planning,

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED. Must enter and complete the CDA Certification. Must begin work to obtain WV Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher credential (ECCAT) within two school years.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and a desire to work with young children.
• 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, according to WVBE Policy 2525.
• Effective communication, writing, organizational, and basic computer skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Written and Verbal Communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s License with safe driving record or State issued ID.
• Must pass required background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Attain and understanding of the connection between improving parent/family engagement and enhancing child development and school readiness.
• Responsible for the health and safety of enrolled children.
• Actively participate and work with teachers in planning, developing, and implementing a developmentally appropriate education plan for children.
• Use positive guidance strategies to support children’s confidence, self-esteem, and social-emotional development.
• Encourage family engagement in school readiness activities and parent volunteer opportunities.
• Assist in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet each child’s needs, interests, learning styles, and individual goals.
• Assist in home visitation and parent teacher conferences.
• Assist the teachers in all areas of the classroom operations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

CDA certification

ECCAT

Driver's license

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

HS Diploma/GED

CDA or state equivalent certification

Job description

Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc. is seeking a Teacher Assistant for the Wayne County area. This full-time, non-exempt position (10 months) requires a High School Diploma or GED and CDA certification progression to ECCAT credentials.

The role focuses on early childhood development, health and safety, and family engagement. The position offers a pathway to credential advancement with required authorizations and eventual permanent ECCAT status, along with duties in lesson planning,