Preschool Teacher Aide

North Central Missouri College; Bethany (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

North Central Missouri College invites applications for a non-exempt Teacher Assistant to support a Head Start program in Bethany, MO. You will assist the teacher with developmental activities, mealtimes, and supervision of children.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; CDA credential within two years; ability to lift 40–50 pounds; background check. This role emphasizes cooperation, diversity sensitivity, and teamwork in a center setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Must obtain a CDA credential within two years from hire.
• Ability to work independently and with a team; communicate effectively.
• Must pass background screening; supportive of diversity.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in planning, executing, and evaluating developmental experiences for children.
• Assists in managing classroom operation, mealtimes, and playground activities.
• Supervises Head Start children and reinforces positive behavior.
• Maintains records and assists with home visits and community outreach as directed.
• Performs duties with teamwork and participates in trainings and workshops.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Diversity sensitivity

Independent work

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA credential within 2 years

Job description

Description

This is a non-exempt position responsible for aiding the teacher in child development and center

management. The Teacher Assistant is directly responsible to the teacher.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED AND CONDITIONS:

a. Assists the teacher in planning, executing, and evaluating developmental experiences of the

children in the classroom, mealtimes, and on the playground.

b. Assists the teacher in managing the operation of the center.

c. Assists in the supervision of Head Start children.

d. Reinforces positive behavior by maintaining consistent limits and realistic expectations,

anticipating problems, redirecting children, and promoting each child’s self-esteem.

e. Assists parents and volunteers as needed and as directed by the teacher.

f. Assists in maintaining records at the center as directed by the teacher.

g. Performs janitorial duties at the center as directed by the teacher.

h. May assist the lead teacher in engaging in visits at the homes of the children.

i. May publicize and explain the Head Start Program to citizens, organizations, and agencies in

the county in which the center is located as directed by the teacher.

j. Engages in a variety of specific tasks related to child development as directed by the teacher.

k. Performs all duties in the spirit of cooperation and teamwork with other staff members.

l. Participates in workshops, in-service training opportunities, and formal education classes as

planned and considered applicable to the execution of work duties.

m. Required to obtain/maintain a (CDA) Child Development Associate Certificate.

n. Required to maintain current health requirements of an annual T.B. Tine and physical.

o. Needs to be able to lift 40 - 50 pounds.

p. Performs other duties related to center activities as may be assigned by the teacher.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
• Must be able to pass a criminal background screening successfully
• Must obtain a CDA credential within two (2) years from the date of hire
• Ability to be sensitive and responsive to diversity
• Ability to work independently and in partnership with team members
• Ability to set limits and boundaries that maintain the helping role of a practitioner and assist others with setting healthy boundaries
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth, co-workers, volunteers, and supervisor
• Seek to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities in related service areas
• Must have the necessary skills to communicate to children and families with kindness and respect; manage time appropriately; work as a team with adults; receive instructional direction from the teacher; practice positive behavior support techniques effectively; utilize curriculum with fidelity; assist with assessments and electronic recordkeeping