Head Start Teacher Assistant

Acquire4Hire; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland County Head Start is hiring a Head Start Teacher Assistant. Join a family-centered program promoting comprehensive services for children's development from birth to age five. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and a CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education. Enjoy benefits including a $3,000 sign-on bonus and generous paid time off.

Benefits

$3,000 Sign On Bonus

Employee Referral Program - Earn Up to $1,800!

Competitive Pay $21.62 - $25.94 per hour

Very Generous Paid Time Off

Outstanding Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement and Discounts

Professional Development

Coaching

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education or be enrolled in a program leading to this within 2 years.
• Previous experience working with children in a classroom setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Lead Teachers with managing a classroom.
• Providing an effective learning environment focusing on school readiness skills.
• Acting as the Teacher in Teacher's Absence.

Skills

Collaboration

Classroom Management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (AA)

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Base pay range

$21.62/hr - $25.94/hr

Summary

Rutland County Head Start is seeking dedicated early childhood education Teacher Assistants to join our comprehensive, integrated, and family-centered early childhood program. Rutland County Head Start embraces a unified approach that fosters teamwork and engages in partnership with the children and families we serve.

Head Start is a federally-funded, national child and family development program which provides comprehensive services for pregnant women, children from birth to age five, and their families. Services for children promote school readiness, and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs. Services for parents promote family engagement, and include parent leadership and social service supports.

Community Care Network/Rutland County Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Duties

• Assisting Lead Teachers with managing a classroom
• Acting as the Teacher in Teacher?s Absence
• Providing an effective learning environment within the classroom with the focus on school readiness skills
• Collaborating with other staff to support each individual child?s needs.
  
  

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Per OHS requirement, must hold a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (AA), or be enrolled in a program leading to a CDA or AA within 2 years of employment start date.
• Previous experience working with children in a classroom setting preferred.
• Must have a valid driver?s license, reliable transportation with personal automobile liability insurance coverage at or above the levels mandated by the State of Vermont.
• *Successful completion of a criminal history background check after hire.
  
  

Nice To Haves

• $3,000 Sign On Bonus*
• Employee Referral Program ? Earn Up to $1,800!
  
  

Benefits

• $3,000 Sign On Bonus*
• Employee Referral Program ? Earn Up to $1,800!
• Competitive Pay $21.62 - $25.94 per hour depending on credential.
• Very Generous Paid Time Off
• Outstanding Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement and Discounts
• Professional Development
• Coaching
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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