Teacher Assistant

GCCARD Head Start; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal days

Family health coverage

Dental plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

GCCARD Head Start in Flint, MI seeks a Teacher Assistant to support classroom teachers, supervise students, and prepare instructional materials. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly salary between $15.00 and $22.03, with a comprehensive benefits package and a 42–52 week work year.

Minimum qualifications include a CDA or AA in child development, with preference for preschool assistant experience and for applicants who have been parents of Head Start participants.

Qualifications

• CDA or AA degree in child development required.
• Experience as a para-professional in a preschool program preferred.
• Head Start parents or past involvement preferred; interim qualification for degree program when enrolled.

Responsibilities

• Performs para-professional tasks under the direction of the teacher.
• Assists in managing students, classroom activities, and paperwork.

Skills

Para-professional skills

Education

CDA or AA degree in child development

Job description

TEACHER ASSISTANT:

Salary:($15.00 - $22.03) depending on education and experience, full time, 42-52 weeks per year. Benefit package available. Full benefit package included (sick, vacation, personal days, family health, dental plan, retirement, etc.)

General Statement of Duties: Performs a variety of para-professional tasks under the direction of the teacher; assists in managing students, classroom activities, and paperwork.

Minimum Qualifications: CDA or an AA degree in child development required. Prefer individual with experience as an assistant in a preschool program. Preference given to past and current parents of Head Start. OR Interim position for individuals that are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.