INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER ASSISTANT (Early Head Start)

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant to join a dynamic team dedicated to providing high-quality care for infants and toddlers. In this full-time role, you will work closely with a collaborative team to nurture and support children in a positive and family-friendly environment. The position offers excellent health and dental benefits, paid holidays, and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about early childhood education and enjoy working with young children, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Excellent health and dental benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training Opportunities

Family Friendly Work Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of HS Diploma/GED and six college credit hours or Infant/Toddler CDA.
• Willingness to obtain Early Childhood Development Specialization Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality care to infants and toddlers.
• Work cooperatively with a team in a mixed-age classroom.

Skills

Working with infants and toddlers

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Infant/Toddler CDA

Early Childhood Development Specialization Certification

Job description

INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER ASSISTANT (Early Head Start)

Cover Letter and Resume Required

Deadline to Apply: Monday May 12, 2025 at 4 PM

Center: Stewart 2 Early Head Start (Springfield MO)

Work Status: Full Time M-F 9:00-5:00

OACAC Head Start is seeking motivated team members for the position of Early Head Start (Infant/Toddler) Teacher Assistant. Join a relationship-based team where we strive to staff three teachers in each EHS classroom to provide high quality care to infants and toddlers. Each mix-aged classroom serves a total of eight children birth through two. Each teacher in the classroom works cooperatively as part of a team and provides primary caregiving to two to three children.

This job includes great benefits. Excellent health and dental benefits. Paid Holidays. Paid Leave. Tuition Assistance. Paid Training Opportunities. Family Friendly/Positive Work Environment. Find out more about OACAC and the Head Start Program at www.oac.ac. EOE.

Salary Range: $16.57 - $19.65

Requirements: Minimum of HS Diploma/GED AND six (6) college credit hours or Infant/Toddler CDA. Willingness to obtain Early Childhood Development Specialization Certification from Ozarks Tech (paid for by employer). Experience working with infants and toddlers.