Horizons Summer Teaching Assistant

Child, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance Policy

Employee Assistance Program

$300 a year for gym memberships

Job summary

A community-focused educational organization in Austin is seeking a Teacher Aide to support classroom activities for Head Start children aged 3-5. Responsibilities include planning engaging learning activities and supervising children. The ideal candidate must hold a Child Development Associate Credential, be bilingual in English and Spanish, and pass all necessary background checks. Benefits include health insurance, paid disability plans, and contributions to a 401k. Join us in fostering young minds!

Qualifications

• Must be certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid within 30 days.
• Must possess valid driver's license and insured automobile.
• Must obtain a physical and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting classroom activities.
• Maintain classroom environment, supervise children.
• Plan and initiate meaningful learning activities.

Skills

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

Bilingual English/Spanish

Experience with children ages 3-5 years

Education

Associate in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

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
• Two years of experience working with children ages 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 Required
• 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

Candidates must pass an extensive background check that includes fingerprinting, education/credentials/certifications verifications, and professional reference checks before beginning employment.