Head Start Teacher Assistant – Nurture Young Learners

Ozark Action, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozark Action, Inc. seeks a Teacher Assistant at the Willow Springs Head Start Center in Willow Springs, Missouri, to support the classroom teacher and help foster social, emotional, and educational development for children.

Non-credentialed staff start at $15.13 per hour; credentialed staff at $16.21 per hour, with a 36–40 hour work week when school is in session and benefits after 90 days. Posting expires 11/17/2026.

Qualifications

• Must support classroom teacher in promoting development.
• Assist in transportation of children.
• Maintain records and comply with standards.

Responsibilities

• Meet established child development outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with program regulations and standards.
• Provide child transportation.
• Maintain records.
• Contribute to team effort.
• Teamplayer: promote Head Start program; develop professional and technical knowledge.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication with families

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or HiSet

Preschool CDA

Associate Degree in Early Childhood

Baccalaureate Degree in Early Childhood or related field

Master’s Degree in Early Childhood

Job description

Ozark Action, Inc. seeks a Teacher Assistant at the Willow Springs Head Start Center in Willow Springs, Missouri, to support the classroom teacher and help foster social, emotional, and educational development for children.

Non-credentialed staff start at $15.13 per hour; credentialed staff at $16.21 per hour, with a 36–40 hour work week when school is in session and benefits after 90 days. Posting expires 11/17/2026.