Head Start Teaching Assistant — Nurturing Early Learners

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Student loan forgiveness

PSERS

Paid time off

Job summary

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23 is seeking a Teacher Assistant - Head Start to support early childhood instruction in the Head Start program. This full-time position serves students ages 3-5 and works Monday through Friday with a 7.5 hour day across 10 months.

Starting hourly rates depend on education level, with $19.94/hr (High School Diploma/CDA/Associate's) and $21.08/hr (ECE-related degree). Responsibilities include assisting the lead teacher, supervising activities, and working

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required (must obtain CDA within 18 months of employment); CDA or Associate's Degree preferred.
• Ability to perform physical activities: stoop, run, sit, stand, walk, bend, lift children, carry thirty pounds.
• Ability to work with and relate to young children and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Original certificates of clearance from State Police, Child Abuse Registry and PDE FBI.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher by performing essential classroom tasks
• Help supervise and accompany students during activities within and outside the classroom
• Aid the teacher by working with students in small groups or individually in various instructional activities

Skills

Classroom support

Child engagement

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

CDA within 18 months

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23 is seeking a Teacher Assistant - Head Start to support early childhood instruction in the Head Start program. This full-time position serves students ages 3-5 and works Monday through Friday with a 7.5 hour day across 10 months.

Starting hourly rates depend on education level, with $19.94/hr (High School Diploma/CDA/Associate's) and $21.08/hr (ECE-related degree). Responsibilities include assisting the lead teacher, supervising activities, and working