PRESCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT (HS) (CURRENT EMPLOYEES ONLY)

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

Job summary

An established community-focused organization is seeking a dedicated Preschool Teacher Assistant to join their team. In this full-time role, you will foster a nurturing classroom environment that enables children to thrive while collaborating with parents and fellow educators. Your responsibilities will include demonstrating excellent classroom management, lesson planning, and providing responsive care to students. This position offers a supportive and family-friendly work atmosphere, along with excellent health and dental benefits, paid holidays, and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about early childhood education and community engagement, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent health and dental benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training Opportunities

Family Friendly Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with preschool children is essential.
• Willingness to obtain Early Childhood Development Specialization Certification.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, welcoming classroom environment for preschool children.
• Partner with parents and co-teaching team to support children's development.

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Responsive Care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Preschool CDA

Early Childhood Degree

Job description

PRESCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT (HS) (CURRENT EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Cover Letter and Resume Required

Deadline to apply: Friday May 9, 2025 at 4 PM

Center: Stewart 4 Head Start (Springfield MO)

Work Status: Full-Time: M-F 7:00-3:00

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.