Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant - Early Head Start (FT)

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation; Springfield (MO); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Medical and Dental Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Family-Friendly Work Environment

Positive Team Culture

Descripción de la vacante

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is seeking an Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant for the Early Head Start program. This full-time role supports three classrooms in Springfield and Republic, delivering responsive care and education to infants and toddlers.

The position reports to the Center Supervisor and requires a High School Diploma or GED, 6 college credits or an Infant/Toddler CDA, and experience with infants/toddlers.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six college credit hours or Infant/Toddler CDA.
• Experience with infants and toddlers.
• Willingness to obtain Early Childhood Development Specialization Certification (employer-paid).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsabilidades

• Support daily classroom operations in three Early Head Start classrooms.
• Assist with providing 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.

Conocimientos

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Developmentally appropriate practices

Relationship-based learning

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Six college credits or Infant/Toddler CDA

Infant/Toddler CDA credential

Early Childhood Development Specialization Certification (employer-paid)

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Descripción del empleo

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is seeking an Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant for the Early Head Start program. This full-time role supports three classrooms in Springfield and Republic, delivering responsive care and education to infants and toddlers.

The position reports to the Center Supervisor and requires a High School Diploma or GED, 6 college credits or an Infant/Toddler CDA, and experience with infants/toddlers.