Head Start Teaching Assistant - Tree House

Child, Inc; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; 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

401k company contribution

Gym membership

Job summary

Child, Inc. in Pflugerville, Texas, is seeking a Teacher Aide to support a Head Start classroom for children aged 3–5. You will assist the lead teacher with engaging activities, help maintain a positive classroom environment, and supervise children throughout the day.

The position is 10 months, from August through June, offering collaboration with a dedicated team and opportunities in early childhood education, plus comprehensive benefits and growth potential.

Qualifications

• 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 CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must possess valid driver's license and insured automobile.
• Must obtain a physical and TB test and pass background checks and E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in conducting classroom activities and plan meaningful learning experiences for Head Start children aged 3–5.
• Maintain an orderly classroom environment and supervise children at all times.
• Support in planning and record-keeping and other classroom duties as needed.

Education

CDA Credential

Associate in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Job description

Position Purpose

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 preferredMust 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