PRESCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT (HS)

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation; Springfield (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant to support children's development in a nurturing environment. This full-time role requires collaboration with parents and co-teachers, ensuring children reach their highest potential. The position offers excellent benefits, including health and dental coverage, paid leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent health and dental benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training Opportunities

Family Friendly/Positive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of HS Diploma/GED AND six college credit hours or Preschool CDA.
• Experience working with preschool children.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, welcoming classroom environment.
• Show exemplary responsive care and demonstrate classroom management skills.

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Responsive Care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Preschool CDA

Job description

PRESCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT (HS)

Cover Letter and Resume Required

Deadline to apply: Monday May 19, 2025 at 4 PM

Center: Stewart 4 Head Start (Springfield MO)

Work Status: Full-Time: M-F 9:00-5:00

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!

This job includes great benefits. Excellent health and dental benefits. 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: $16.57 - $19.65

Requirements: Minimum of HS Diploma/GED AND six (6) college credit hours or Preschool CDA. Experience working with preschool children. Willingness to obtain Early Childhood Development Specialization Certification from Ozarks Tech (paid for by employer).

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