Early Head Start: Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical and Dental Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Family-Friendly Work Environment

Positive Team Culture

Job summary

The Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) invites applications for an Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant in Springfield. This full-time position supports three Early Head Start classrooms, providing responsive care and developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers.

Applicants need a High School Diploma or GED, some college credits or Infant/Toddler CDA, and a willingness to obtain further certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 college credit hours or Infant/Toddler CDA preferred.
• Experience with infants and toddlers preferred.
• Willingness to obtain Early Childhood Development Specialization Certification through Ozarks Tech (employer-paid).
• 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

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Developmentally appropriate care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

6 college credits or Infant/Toddler CDA

Job description

The Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) invites applications for an Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant in Springfield. This full-time position supports three Early Head Start classrooms, providing responsive care and developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers.

Applicants need a High School Diploma or GED, some college credits or Infant/Toddler CDA, and a willingness to obtain further certification.