Head Start Preschool Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver

Indianapolis Public Schools; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Indianapolis Public Schools seeks a caring Head Start Preschool Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver. The role involves engaging preschool children in play-based learning and completing daily bus routes. Candidates should have a high school diploma, experience in early childhood education, and effective communication skills. A CDL is required to transport children, with training provided for those without certification.

Benefits

PTO

Health/dental/vision insurance

403B with matching

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Onsite fitness center

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; CDA or Associate's preferred.
• Experience in childcare or early childhood education required.
• Willingness to obtain CDL within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily bus routes; engage children through learning experiences.
• Collaborate with Lead Teacher on goals and activities.
• Ensure a safe environment and implement classroom management strategies.

Skills

Effective communication

Engagement with children

Classroom management

Physical ability to transport children

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDA or Associate's preferred

Tools

Computer programs for data entry

Job description

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Indianapolis Public Schools provided pay range

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Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Floyd County Head Start seeks a caring teacher assistant for our Head Start program. Responsibilities include engaging preschool children (ages 3-5) in play-based learning to meet School Readiness Goals. Teacher Assistants are trained to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to drive buses for transporting children.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Complete daily bus routes (CDL training provided, pay increases after completion).
• Engage children through various learning experiences.
• Collaborate with Lead Teacher on goals and activities.
• Use children’s interests to guide curriculum.
• Ensure a safe environment using Active Supervision.
• Implement classroom management strategies.
• Assess children’s developmental progress.
• Assist with developmental screenings.
• Maintain timely documentation.
• Participate in home visits and family conferences.
• Use agency software for data input and reporting.
• Coordinate with departments for resource maximization.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; CDA or Associate's preferred.
• Experience in childcare or early childhood education required.
• CDA must be obtained within two years (training and testing paid by agency).
• Valid CDL or willingness to obtain one within 90 days, maintaining legal standards.
• Physical and emotional ability to work with young children.
• Effective communication skills with children, parents, and professionals.
• Ability to physically transport children and supervise in various environments.
• Proficiency with computer programs for data entry and classroom technology.
• Willingness to pass background checks, physical, drug, and TB tests.

Schedule

• Monday-Thursday 7AM-4PM.
• 36 hours paid for 40 hours worked; additional hours on Fridays for catch-up.
• Some Fridays required for training, with schedules provided upfront.
• 43 weeks per year, with breaks for fall, winter, spring, and summer.
• Benefits include PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 403B with matching, professional development, tuition assistance, and onsite fitness center.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level.
• Employment type: Part-time.
• Job functions: Education and Training.
• Industry: Education Administration Programs.