Preschool Teacher Assistant

Child Start; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,502 - 24,927; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage

403(b) retirement plan

9 paid holidays

Job summary

An early childhood education organization in Wichita, KS is seeking a Teacher Assistant responsible for supporting Lead Teachers in developing and implementing engaging learning experiences for children in a safe environment. The ideal candidate should possess a CDA, have pre-school experience, and be bilingual in Spanish and English. This role offers a starting salary of $15.40 per hour along with competitive benefits, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• One year pre-school experience with children ages 3-5.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for classroom needs.
• A love for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teachers in planning and implementing learning experiences.
• Monitor children to ensure safety at all times.
• Communicate with parents about daily routines and incidents.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Computer skills

Ability to build trusting relationships

Education

Current CDA in Early Childhood ages 3-5

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Teacher Assistants for Early Childhood and Head Start programs assist Lead Teachers in planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of children within a safe, healthy learning environment. They encourage the involvement of the families of the children of the program and support the development of relationship between children and their families.

• Utilizes appropriate language, interactions, and positive discipline
• Models Positive behavior
• Assists in instructing and supervising children in classroom activities
• Assists with implementation age appropriate activities that support the Head Start performance standards and the creative curriculum
• Implements and models family style eating during meal times
• Continuously monitors children to ensure safety at all times, and report child abuse and neglect when necessary
• Assists with administrating screenings, creative curriculum and DECA and DIAL-4 screening
• Assists in utilizing curriculum library, trainings, plan, and develop age appropriate activities for lesson plans in conjunction with the lead teacher
• Assists the lead teacher in incorporating required activities into lesson plans that support children's development
• Assists in open communication with parents by scheduling and conducting parent/teacher conferences and home visits
• Assists as a parent advocate, help resolve issues or concerns that are raised
• Assists to inform parents about daily classroom routines, expectations, policies, field trips, and volunteer opportunities
• Assists to communicate with parents about incidents that have been observed and/or recorded on site
• Assists to complete all necessary paperwork for classroom activities including meal count sheets, attendance, screenings, parent/teacher conferences, and home visits in a timely manner
• Assists to maintain up to date and accurate education folders to include complete incident reports, permission slips
• Assists with maintaining accurate and up to date portfolios
• Assists with classroom supply lists and inventory
• Assists with completion of assessment paperwork, such as creative curriculum checklist, and DECA and DIAL-4 screenings, according to specified timelines
• Work closely with EC Manager, Assistant EC Manager, and classroom teaching team.
• Works with Senior Manager and other content area specialists
• Actively participates in meetings which may include management, staff meetings, as requested

Requirements

• Current CDA in Early Childhood ages 3-5
• One year pre-school experience with children ages 3-5
• Computer skills helpful
• A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, teachers and parents
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs.

Prefer

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 9 hours in ECE.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Benefits

Child Start's Teacher Assistant position starts at $15.40 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more!

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process.

This is not a remote position. Must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.