Preschool Teacher Assistant — Tuition Assistance & Family‑Friendly

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation; Springfield (MO); Vor Ort; USD 24.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Family-friendly environment

Team culture

Zusammenfassung

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is hiring a Teacher Assistant for Head Start at Stewart 4 Head Start in Springfield, MO. The role supports classroom operations, helping create a welcoming learning environment and collaborating with staff and families to foster children’s development.

The position is full-time with a Monday–Friday schedule, 9:00–5:00, and includes benefits such as PTO, holidays, and insurance options.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Collaboration

Confidentiality

DAP knowledge

Positive environment

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Preschool CDA

Early Childhood Specialization (Certification)

Jobbeschreibung

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is hiring a Teacher Assistant for Head Start at Stewart 4 Head Start in Springfield, MO. The role supports classroom operations, helping create a welcoming learning environment and collaborating with staff and families to foster children’s development.

The position is full-time with a Monday–Friday schedule, 9:00–5:00, and includes benefits such as PTO, holidays, and insurance options.