Head Start Teacher Assistant - 32 hours

Acquire4Hire; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a part-time Head Start Teacher Assistant in Eau Claire to support classroom management and child supervision. This role involves planning activities to promote school readiness for children under five. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a CDA credential, with a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with up to a 6% match

Paid time off

Sick leave

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CDA credential or enrolled in a program leading to it.
• Introduction to Child Care Profession within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and their activities for safety.
• Plan and implement classroom activities.
• Prepare classroom and outdoor space for daily activities.

Skills

Supervision

Planning

Child Development

Positive Guidance

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

High school diploma

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

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Base pay range

$15.80/hr - $19.77/hr

Summary

Western Dairyland Head Start is hiring a part time, 32 hour per week, Teacher Assistant to aid in the management of the classroom and in the supervision of children at our Eau Claire 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 25 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 shifts Monday-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.

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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