Head Start Teacher Assistant - 32 hours

Acquire4Hire; Black River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a Head Start Teacher Assistant in Black River Falls to support children's growth in a positive learning environment. This part-time role involves supervising activities, planning lessons, and ensuring classroom readiness. Experience in child care and strong interpersonal skills are required.

Benefits

Health, dental, and life insurance

401(k) plan with up to 6% match

Paid time off and sick leave

Ongoing coaching and mentoring

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, CDA Credential preferred.
• Introduction to Child Care Profession within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrate understanding of Head Start philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and ensure their safety.
• Plan and implement classroom activities.
• Maintain attendance records and observe children.

Skills

Child Care

Supervision

Planning Activities

Positive Guidance

Observation

Education

High School Diploma

CDA Credential or equivalent

Job description

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Base pay range

$15.80/hr - $19.77/hr

Summary

Western Dairyland Head Start is hiring a Teacher Assistant to aid in the management of the classroom and in the supervision of children at our Black River Falls Head Start Location.

Head Start promotes school readiness of children under the age of five from income-eligible families by supporting their growth and development in a positive learning environment through comprehensive services, which include early learning, health, and family well-being. We're a mission-driven organization making a positive impact in our community since 1966.

Duties

• Supervise children and their activities to ensure their safety and well-being
• Plan and implement classroom activities
• Provide children with a model to support and develop a positive self-concept
• Implement positive guidance and model appropriate practice
• Prepare the classroom, outdoor space, and other center facilities to ensure they are safe, clean and ready for the daily activities
• Support the inclusion of all children
• Recommend purchase of equipment and supplies
• Maintain attendance records on each child
• Observe children daily for signs of illness
• Assist with developmental screenings and ongoing assessments
• Knowledge of state and federal Head Start regulations; Child Care Licensing Rules; Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework; Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement; and Developmentally Appropriate Practices
• Demonstrate understanding of Head Start philosophy and Western Dairyland Head Start's core values
• Demonstrate sensitivity to culture and family background
• Comply with Policies and Procedures and Standards of Conducts
• Maintain confidentiality
• Complete individual needs assessment and develop professional development goal annually
• Complete a minimum of 15 hours of professional development per year
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Introduction to Child Care Profession within 6 months of hire
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or Registry certificate; are enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire
  
  

Nice To Haves

Find out more at https://www.wdheadstart.org/work-with-us

Benefits

This position will work 8 hours Monday through Thursday. We offer a complete benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, 401(k) plan with up to a 6% match, EAP, paid time off, and sick leave. Western Dairyland is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. We provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to support staff development. We provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to support staff development.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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