Preschool Teaching Assistant - Head Start

Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST); Hebbronville (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST) seeks a Teacher Aide to support a preschool classroom. You will assist the teacher, promote health, nutrition and education, and help with safety, records and family engagement.

The role includes acting as teacher when the lead is absent and ensuring a developmentally appropriate learning environment. Requirements include a CDA credential or an associate degree in early childhood education, strong teamwork and a commitment to Head Start

Qualifications

• Team up with teachers to support preschool activities and supervision.
• Maintain and document attendance, health, nutrition and learning records.
• Demonstrate safety practices and child supervision according to Head Start standards.
• Support developmentally appropriate activities and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with care, supervision and education of a group of children.
• Provide a nurturing, safe environment promoting social, cognitive and physical development.
• Assist in screening procedures and implementing curricula and lesson plans.
• Support parent conferences, home visits and family engagement activities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Student supervision

Education

CDA credential

Associate degree in ECE

Job description

Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST) seeks a Teacher Aide to support a preschool classroom. You will assist the teacher, promote health, nutrition and education, and help with safety, records and family engagement.

The role includes acting as teacher when the lead is absent and ensuring a developmentally appropriate learning environment. Requirements include a CDA credential or an associate degree in early childhood education, strong teamwork and a commitment to Head Start