Infant & Toddler Early Head Start Assistant

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation; Marshfield (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Family-friendly environment

Positive team culture

Job summary

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Head Start seeks an Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant to support three Early Head Start classrooms in Marshfield, MO. The role provides responsive caregiving and educational activities for infants and toddlers, collaborating with teachers to promote healthy development and school readiness.

The position is part-time, 2:00PM–5:00PM, Monday through Friday, with full-year scheduling and benefits including PTO, holidays, and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six college credit hours or Infant/Toddler CDA.
• Experience working with infants and toddlers.
• Willingness to obtain Early Childhood Development Specialization Certification through Ozarks Tech (paid for by employer).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support daily classroom operations in three Early Head Start classrooms.
• Assist with responsive care and supervision to infants and toddlers.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Support implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and routines.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to maintain a safe and nurturing environment.
• Promote children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Infant/Toddler care knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Infant/Toddler CDA

Early Childhood Education degree

Job description

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Head Start seeks an Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant to support three Early Head Start classrooms in Marshfield, MO. The role provides responsive caregiving and educational activities for infants and toddlers, collaborating with teachers to promote healthy development and school readiness.

The position is part-time, 2:00PM–5:00PM, Monday through Friday, with full-year scheduling and benefits including PTO, holidays, and health insurance options.