Head Start Teacher Assistant

Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Positive work environment

Job summary

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is seeking Teacher Assistants to support our Head Start/Early Head Start program.

You will assist in planning and delivering classroom activities that promote individual developmental experiences for children and ensure their health, safety, and welfare. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, with preferred associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of state regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with staff, children and parents.
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Background checks and health requirements as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of classroom activities that provide individual developmental experiences for children.
• Responsibility for the health, safety, and personal welfare of assigned children.
• Promote parent involvement in the classroom.

Education

High School diploma

Associate's Degree or AS in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

CDA certification

Job description

Want to become a member of a nationally recognized early childhood education program?

Join our team!

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Inc. is currently seeking Teacher Assistants to support our Head Start/Early Head Start program. Position responsibilities include assisting in the planning of and execution or classroom activities which provide individual developmental experiences for children; responsibility for the health, safety, and personal welfare of assigned children; and promoting parent involvement in the classroom.

Candidates Must Have

• Basic knowledge of state regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect.
• Ability to work well with staff, children and parents.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• High School diploma required.
• Associate's Degree, or Associates of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred.
• CDA certification preferred.
• Successfully complete the Red Cross First Aid Certification and CPR certification, and Safe Food Handlers' certificate and updates required.
• Possess a valid Driver's license.
• Per program policies a health exam, clear tuberculosis screen, Hepatitis A vaccination and background check are required for hire.

We offer a positive work environment, competitive salary and an excellent benefit package. Preference will be extended to applicants with the appropriate degree. Current and former Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law. EOE