Head Start Teacher Assistant

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Employer-paid dental insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Vision insurance available

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency is seeking a Head Start Teacher Assistant to support day-to-day classroom operations in Gallatin, TN. The role involves helping the teacher with lesson planning, activities, and student assessments, and working closely with families to connect them with community resources.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with CDA or an associate’s degree preferred and a CDA within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; CDA credential or associate’s degree preferred (must obtain CDA within 12 months).
• Experience: Previous work with preschool children ages 0–5.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily lesson planning and classroom activities.
• Assist with assessment of each child’s developmental level and personalize instruction.
• Make home visits, work with parents, and participate in problem-solving.
• Keep parents informed through conferences, letters, newsletters, and calls.
• Assist parents in obtaining community resources and services.

Skills

Child development

Classroom supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA credential or Associate’s degree preferred; must obtain CDA within 12 months

Job description

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Head Start Teacher Assistant

full time Professional Gallatin, TN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1202

Salary Range: $17.09 To $17.64 Hourly

Summary: The Head Start Teacher Assistant assists the Teacher in the day-to-day operation of a Head Start classroom. The Teacher Assistant also assumes the role of the Teacher during an absence of the teacher.

Exceptional Benefits Package

• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
• 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families

Specific Duties of the Job:

• Assist in the planning of daily lessons and activities. Assume major responsibilities of the classroom as requested and as expertise is gained.
• Assist with assessment of each child’s developmental level and use the information acquired from the assessment and other information to assure individualization for each child.
• Make home visits, work with parents on issues, and participate in problem-solving with parents and/or volunteers.
• Keep parents informed through conferences, letters, newsletters, anecdotal notes, home visits, and telephone calls.
• Assist parents in obtaining the community resources and services they need.
• Collect and provide health information on each child as required by the program.
• Assist with preparation and cleanup of all meals; eat meals with the children.
• Assist in all cleaning duties of both the classroom and the center as requested or required.
• Assist with parent meetings or trainings.
• Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.
• Attend and participate in meetings, work groups, team meetings, committees, workshops, individual training, and training conferences as assigned, including pre-service and in-service training.
• Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the Agency. Submit necessary documents as directed.
• Comply with all Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency and Mid-Cumberland Head Start Policies and Procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, and other applicable Early Childhood Standards such as DHS Licensing Standards and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; CDA credential or Associate’s degree preferred. (Must obtain CDA credential, preschool designation, within 12 months of hire.)
• Experience: Previous work within a preschool or with children ages 0-5.