Preschool Teacher Assistant - Family-Friendly Benefits

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation; Kissee Mills (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Family-friendly environment

Team culture

Job summary

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Head Start is seeking a Temporary Teacher Assistant in Kissee Mills to support classroom operations and create a warm, engaging learning environment for preschool children.

The position reports to the Center Supervisor and is Non-Exempt with a full-time/part-year schedule. It offers PTO, health and dental insurance, tuition assistance, and a family-friendly team culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six college credit hours or Preschool CDA.
• Experience working with preschool children.
• Willingness to obtain Early Childhood Development Specialization Certification through Ozarks Tech (paid for by employer).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction and daily routines
• Assist with classroom management and lesson implementation
• Provide responsive care and supervision to preschool children
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and families to support student success
• Maintain a positive, safe, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Support compliance with program standards and classroom procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Developmentally appropriate practices

Positive classroom environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Six college credit hours or Preschool CDA

Early Childhood degree

Job description

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Head Start is seeking a Temporary Teacher Assistant in Kissee Mills to support classroom operations and create a warm, engaging learning environment for preschool children.

The position reports to the Center Supervisor and is Non-Exempt with a full-time/part-year schedule. It offers PTO, health and dental insurance, tuition assistance, and a family-friendly team culture.