Head Start Teacher Assistant (Floats) - Full-Time

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training Opportunities

Family-Friendly Work Environment

Positive Team Culture

Job summary

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Head Start is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support daily classroom operations and create a warm, safe learning environment for preschool children in Stewart. This full-time role collaborates with teachers and families to promote developmentally appropriate practices and student success, coordinating with staff to maintain a positive classroom culture.

A 40-hour workweek, Monday–Friday, provides opportunities for professional growth, including

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six college credit hours or Preschool CDA.
• Experience with preschool children.
• Willingness to obtain Early Childhood Development Specialization Certification through Ozarks Tech (employer-paid).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction and daily routines
• Assist with classroom management and lesson implementation
• Provide responsive care and supervision to preschool children
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to support student success
• Maintain a positive, safe, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Support compliance with program standards and classroom procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Developmentally appropriate practices

Positive classroom environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Six college credit hours or Preschool CDA

Early Childhood degree (preferred)

Preschool CDA

Job description

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Head Start is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support daily classroom operations and create a warm, safe learning environment for preschool children in Stewart. This full-time role collaborates with teachers and families to promote developmentally appropriate practices and student success, coordinating with staff to maintain a positive classroom culture.

A 40-hour workweek, Monday–Friday, provides opportunities for professional growth, including