Infant & Toddler Teaching Assistant — Early Head Start

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Family-Friendly Work Environment

Positive Team Culture

Job summary

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is hiring for an Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant in the Early Head Start program at Douglas Early Head Start in Springfield, MO. The role supports two EHS classrooms, providing care and education to infants and toddlers under the supervision of the EHS Lead Teachers.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm, full-year, with a pay range of $16.57–$19.65 per hour.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support daily classroom operations in two EHS classrooms.
• Assist with responsive care and supervision of infants and toddlers.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Support developmentally appropriate activities and routines.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain a safe, nurturing environment.
• Promote children's holistic development.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Developmentally appropriate practices

Positive, nurturing relationships

Education

High School Diploma or GED

6 college credits or Infant/Toddler CDA

Job description

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is hiring for an Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant in the Early Head Start program at Douglas Early Head Start in Springfield, MO. The role supports two EHS classrooms, providing care and education to infants and toddlers under the supervision of the EHS Lead Teachers.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm, full-year, with a pay range of $16.57–$19.65 per hour.