Teacher Assistant

HorseShoe Beverage Company; Fostoria (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34-hour work week

Health insurance from day one

403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health Savings Account/Flexible Save

Life insurance & long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Education assistance

Job summary

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) is seeking a Teacher Assistant (Union) for the preschool program. This seasonal full-time role supports a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment and assists with implementing Head Start standards.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM; 34 hours per week August through June. Pay rate starts at $18.00 per hour, up to $19.61 depending on education and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDA credential or equivalent state-awarded certificate required.
• Must be enrolled in a CDA program to be completed within two years of hire.
• Enrolled in a program leading to an associate or bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developmentally appropriate activities supporting social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of preschool children.
• Help provide an age-appropriate learning environment accommodating individual differences.
• Promote a positive learning environment and supportive teacher-child interactions.
• Substitute for teaching staff and assist with classroom activities.
• Organize, sanitize and store classroom equipment and supplies.
• Assist in conducting two educational home visits per child per year.
• Maintain accurate records and submit them as requested.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA credential

CDA program within 2 years

Program toward associate/bachelor's degree

Job description

• Base Pay $18.00 - $19.61 / Hour
• Job Category Child Development, FP-1176-HS Physical
• Employee Type Seasonal Full Time

Contact Information

• Name Human Resources
• Email [e-mail]

Teacher Assistant (Union)

Schedule: Monday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week (August - June)

Employment Type: Seasonal Full-Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $19.61 per hour, based on education and experience

Position Overview:

Provide a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool children. Support daily classroom activities, assist with implementing lesson plans, and ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and applicable regulations.

Why Work for GLCAP?

When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive. We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptability—the values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP.

Benefits and Perks:

• Work-Life Balance: 34-hour full-time workweek with three-day weekends
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contribution
• Paid Time Off: Generous personal time and sick leave
• Paid Holidays: 12 holidays per year (paid if scheduled)
• Health Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributions
• Income Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives
• Professional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Per Head Start requirements, Teacher Assistants must also meet one of the following:

• Hold a CDA credential (or equivalent state-awarded certificate)
• Be enrolled in a CDA program to be completed within two years of hire
• Be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or bachelor’s degree

Experience:

Early childhood development or related childcare experience preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with implementing developmentally appropriate activities and strategies which support the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of preschool children.
• Assist with providing an age-appropriate learning environment that allows for individual differences.
• Assist with promoting and encouraging a positive learning environment and nurturing teacher child interactions.
• Substitute for teaching staff; assist with classroom activities.
• Organize, sanitize and store classroom equipment and supplies.
• Assist in conducting 2 educational home visits per child per year.
• Maintain accurate records and submit records as requested.
• Other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

Additional Requirements:

• Initial and periodic physical exams required.
• Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.
• Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.

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