PRESCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT

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

Job summary

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation is seeking a motivated Head Start Preschool Teacher Assistant for their Springfield location. This part-time position involves creating a supportive classroom environment and assisting in the development of young children. Benefits include paid holidays and tuition assistance, promoting a family-friendly work culture.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training Opportunities

Family Friendly/Positive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of HS Diploma or GED.
• Experience working with young children.
• Preferred Early Childhood degree.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, welcoming classroom environment.
• Show exemplary responsive care and classroom management.
• Partner with parents and co-teaching team.

Skills

Classroom Management

Responsive Care

Lesson Planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Early Childhood Degree

Job description

PRESCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT

Cover Letter and Resume Required

Deadline to Apply: Monday July 7, 2025 at 4 PM

Center: Stewart 6 Head Start (Springfield MO)

Work Status: Part-Time (25 hours per week)/Part Year (Aug-May) M-F 8:30-1:30

OACAC Head Start is seeking motivated team members for the position of Head Start Preschool Teacher Assistant. As an Assistant Teacher, you will create a warm, welcoming classroom environment that helps children reach their highest potential while partnering with parents and your co-teaching team to help make this happen. You will show exemplary responsive care, while demonstrating classroom management skills, lesson planning and developmentally appropriate practice. Join a team that values community and relationships!

Paid Holidays. Paid Leave. Tuition Assistance. Paid Training Opportunities. Family Friendly/Positive Work Environment. EOE. Find out more about OACAC and the Head Start Program at www.oac.ac.

Salary Range: $15.77 - $18.70

Requirements: Minimum ofHS Diploma or GED. Experience working with young children.

Preferred: Early Childhood degree. Copy of transcript required with application.