Head Start Teacher Asst

ADP, Inc.; Big Rock (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance

100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance

100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available

5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Meaningful Work Serving Children and F

Job summary

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency is seeking a Head Start Teacher Assistant in Big Rock, TN to support day-to-day classroom operations and stand in for the teacher when needed. The role involves planning lessons, conducting home visits, and partnering with families to support child development.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; CDA credential or an associate's degree is preferred, with CDA within 12 months of hire. Prior preschool experience is desired.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; CDA credential or Associate’s degree preferred (must obtain CDA credential, preschool designation, within 12 months of hire).
• Experience in a preschool setting or with children ages 0-5.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning daily lessons and activities and assume major classroom responsibilities as needed.
• Assist with assessment of each child's developmental level and tailor activities accordingly.
• Make home visits, work with parents on issues, and participate in problem-solving with parents/volunteers.
• Keep parents informed through conferences, letters, newsletters, and calls.
• Assist parents in obtaining community resources and services.

Education

High school diploma or GED; CDA credential/Associate degree preferred

Job description

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Head Start Teacher Asst

Temporary Professional Big Rock, TN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1213

Salary Range: $17.09 To $17.64 Hourly

Summary: The Head Start Teacher Assistant assists the Teacher in the day-to-day operation of a Head Start classroom. The Teacher Assistant also assumes the role of the Teacher during an absence of the teacher.

Exceptional Benefits Package

• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
• 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service - No Employee Contribution Required
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families

Specific Duties of the Job:

• Assist in the planning of daily lessons and activities. Assume major responsibilities of the classroom as requested and as expertise is gained.
• Assist with assessment of each child’s developmental level and use the information acquired from the assessment and other information to assure individualization for each child.
• Make home visits, work with parents on issues, and participate in problem-solving with parents and/or volunteers.
• Keep parents informed through conferences, letters, newsletters, anecdotal notes, home visits, and telephone calls.
• Assist parents in obtaining the community resources and services they need.
• Collect and provide health information on each child as required by the program.
• Assist with preparation and cleanup of all meals; eat meals with the children.
• Assist in all cleaning duties of both the classroom and the center as requested or required.
• Assist with parent meetings or trainings.
• Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.
• Attend and participate in meetings, work groups, team meetings, committees, workshops, individual training, and training conferences as assigned, including pre-service and in-service training.
• Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the Agency. Submit necessary documents as directed.
• Comply with all Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency and Mid-Cumberland Head Start Policies and Procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, and other applicable Early Childhood Standards such as DHS Licensing Standards and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; CDA credential or Associate’s degree preferred. (Must obtain CDA credential, preschool designation, within 12 months of hire.)
• Experience: Previous work within a preschool or with children ages 0-5.