Preschool Teacher Assistant

Child Start, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability coverage

403(b) retirement plan

9 paid holidays

Job summary

Child Start, Inc. seeks Teacher Assistants for Early Childhood and Head Start programs in Wichita, KS to support Lead Teachers in planning and delivering activities that foster development in a safe, healthy environment.

The role emphasizes family involvement, communication with parents, and adherence to Head Start standards. Requires a CDA and preschool experience; bilingual candidates encouraged. Compensation starts at $15.40/hour with benefits and opportunities to grow in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Current CDA in Early Childhood ages 3-5 is required.
• One year preschool experience with children ages 3-5.
• Computer skills helpful.
• Love for teaching and ability to build trusting relationships with students, teachers and parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher in planning and implementing learning experiences.
• Supervise children in classroom activities and support development.
• Communicate with parents via conferences and home visits.
• Maintain education folders, portfolios, attendance and screenings.

Skills

Caring demeanor

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

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

CDA credential

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

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

Requires:

• 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.