Preschool Teacher Assistant — Part-Time, Supportive Head Start Team

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Paid Training Opportunities

Family-Friendly Work Environment

Positive Team Culture

Part-time schedule

Job summary

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Head Start seeks a Teacher Assistant to support classroom operations and create a warm, welcoming learning environment for preschoolers. You will collaborate with teachers and families, help with daily routines, and promote developmentally appropriate practices.

This is a part-time, year-schedule position (Aug–May) with a 8:30–2:00 workday. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; experience with preschoolers; and strong

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with preschool children.
• 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

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Developmentally appropriate practices

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Early Childhood degree

Job description

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Head Start seeks a Teacher Assistant to support classroom operations and create a warm, welcoming learning environment for preschoolers. You will collaborate with teachers and families, help with daily routines, and promote developmentally appropriate practices.

This is a part-time, year-schedule position (Aug–May) with a 8:30–2:00 workday. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; experience with preschoolers; and strong