Preschool Teacher Assistant — Part-Time, Tuition Support & Growth

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC); Republic (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training Opportunities

Family-Friendly Work Environment

Positive Team Culture

Job summary

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Head Start seeks a Part-Time Teacher Assistant to support classroom operations and create a warm, welcoming learning environment for preschoolers at Republic Head Start. You will work with staff and families to help children reach their potential on a consistent, developmentally appropriate basis.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 12:00–5:00, full-year with opportunities to sub extra hours.

Qualifications

• Must have a HS diploma or GED.
• Six college credit hours or Preschool CDA required.
• Experience with preschool children preferred.
• Willingness to obtain Early Childhood Development Certification (through Ozarks Tech) funded by employer.

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, developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Support compliance with program standards and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Confidentiality

Developmentally appropriate practices

Positive classroom environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Six college credits or Preschool CDA

Job description

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Head Start seeks a Part-Time Teacher Assistant to support classroom operations and create a warm, welcoming learning environment for preschoolers at Republic Head Start. You will work with staff and families to help children reach their potential on a consistent, developmentally appropriate basis.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 12:00–5:00, full-year with opportunities to sub extra hours.