Head Start Teaching Assistant

Child, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision

Dental

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance (2x annual pay)

Employee Assistance Program

401k company match

Gym membership $300/year

Job summary

Child Inc in Austin, TX is seeking a Teacher Aide for Head Start children aged 3–5. This is a 10-month position August through June.

You will assist the lead teacher in planning engaging activities, help maintain a positive classroom environment, supervise children, and support record keeping. Qualifications include a CDA credential or an Associate in Early Childhood Education; 3 months of relevant experience preferred; ability to work at any center; CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days;

Qualifications

• CDA credential required
• Associate in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent) acceptable
• 3 months of experience working with children 3–5 years preferred
• Ability to work at any center/location
• CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Must have valid driver’s license and insured automobile
• Must obtain a physical and TB skin test and pass all criminal history background checks and E-Verify

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher in planning and initiating meaningful learning activities for Head Start children aged 3–5 years
• Help conduct classroom activities and maintain a positive classroom environment
• Supervise children and support planning and record keeping and other classroom duties

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

CDA Credential

Associate in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Position Purpose

The Teacher Aide is a member of the classroom team and helps plan and initiate meaningful learning activities for Head Start children ages 3-5 years. The Teacher Aide assists the teacher in conducting classroom activities, maintaining classroom environment, and supervising children and may also assist in planning and record keeping and other classroom related duties. (This is a 10-month position August - June)

Minimum Qualifications

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential required
• Associate in Early Childhood Education or Child Development also acceptable
• Three (3) months of experience working with children 3 5 years preferred
• Must have the ability to work at any center regardless of location
• Must be certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid within 30 days of employment
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Must possess valid driver's license and insured automobile
• Must obtain a physical and TB skin test and must pass all criminal history background checks and E-Verify

Benefits

Medical Insurance; low individual premiums

Child Inc employer paid benefits:

• Vision
• Dental
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 2x the value of annual pay Life Insurance Policy
• Employee Assistance Program all paid for by Child Inc.
• 10% the value of your annual pay infused into your 401k by the company annually
• $300 a year for gym memberships