Teacher Assistant

Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council Incorporated; Independence (WI); In loco; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

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Summers off

Vacation time (63 hours)

Personal time off (18 hours)

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible schedule

Education opportunities

Discount marketplace

Descrizione del lavoro

Western Dairyland Head Start is seeking a Teacher Assistant to join our Head Start Center in Independence, WI. This full-time role runs 36 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, 7:30am–4:30pm, with summers off.

Wage range: $16.24–$21.66 per hour, with comprehensive benefits described below. The program supports school readiness for children under five from income-eligible families and emphasizes development in a supportive, inclusive learning environment.

Competenze

• Ability to supervise children and support their development.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Maintain punctuality and reliable attendance.

Mansioni

• Supervise children and activities to ensure safety and well-being.
• Plan and implement classroom activities.
• Provide a model to support positive self-concept.
• Implement positive guidance and appropriate practices.
• Prepare classroom, outdoor space, and facilities for daily activities.
• Support inclusion of all children.
• Maintain attendance records for each child.
• Observe children for signs of illness and developmental progress.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Punctual

Background checks clearance

Formazione

18 years of age

Intro to Child Care within 6 months

CDA Credential or Registry enrollment

Descrizione del lavoro

• Base Pay $16.24 - $21.66 / Hour
• Job Category Head Start
• Employee Type PY Full-time Non-Exempt

Description

Western Dairyland Head Start is hiring a Teacher Assistant to work at our Head Start Center located at 35480 Sixth Street, Independence, WI 54747. This is a full-time, 36 hours per week position. The schedule is Monday through Thursday (7:30am-4:30pm) with summers off. The wage range for this position is $16.24 to $21.66 per hour.

Head Start promotes school readiness of children under the age of five from income-eligible families by supporting their growth and development in a positive learning environment through comprehensive services, which include early learning, health, and family well-being. We're a mission-driven organization making a positive impact in our community since 1966.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise children and their activities to ensure their safety and well-being
• Plan and implement classroom activities
• Provide children with a model to support and develop a positive self-concept
• Implement positive guidance and model appropriate practice
• Prepare the classroom, outdoor space, and other center facilities to ensure they are safe, clean, and ready for the daily activities
• Support the inclusion of all children
• Recommend purchase of equipment and supplies
• Maintain attendance records on each child
• Observe children daily for signs of illness
• Assist with developmental screenings and ongoing assessments
• Knowledge of state and federal Head Start regulations; Child Care Licensing Rules; Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework; Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement; and Developmentally Appropriate Practices
• Demonstrate understanding of Head Start philosophy and Western Dairyland Head Start's core values
• Demonstrate sensitivity to culture and family background
• Comply with Policies and Procedures and Standards of Conducts
• Maintain confidentiality
• Complete individual needs assessment and develop professional development goal annually
• Complete a minimum of 25 hours of professional development per year

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory and must:
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Be punctual
• Clearance of background checks as required by local, state, and federal regulations
• Physical examination and TB test as required by local, state, and federal regulations

Education Requirements:

• 18 years of age
• Introduction to Child Care Profession within 6 months of hire
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or Registry certificate; are enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire

Licenses, Certifications, Authorizations Required:

• CDA Credential or Registry certificate preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have an insured vehicle
• Must meet Western Dairyland’s insurability requirements
• Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred

Summary

We offer a complete benefits package including:

Vacation, personal leave, holidays, sick leave

• Summers off
• 63 hours of vacation during the school year
• 18hours of personal time off
• 8 paid holidays during the school year
• Sick leave accrued at 0.05709 hours per hour worked
  • approximately 6 hours of sick leave per month for full-time employees
  • maximum accrued sick leave of 432 hours
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability agency paid

401(k) plan with up to a 6% match

Employees can contribute immediately. After 1 year of employment, the agency will contribute between 3 and 6 percent, dependent on the employee's contribution.

Health Insurance

• Generous employer contribution to health premiums
• $3,750 deductible reimbursement for individuals and up to $6,500 reimbursed for family deductibles
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health and Dependent Care
• Employee Only $38.16per month
• Employee + Family $112.56per month

Vision Insurance

• Employee Only $5.43 per month
• Employee + Spouse $12.47 per month
• Employee + Child(ren) $13.82 per month
• Employee + Family $21.10 per month

Additional Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program - fully paid
• Basic Life Insurance - fully paid (plus additional group coverage amounts)
• Flexible work schedule with generous accommodations for family, school, and volunteer commitments
• Opportunities for continuing education, conferences, and classes
• Employees have access to our Discount Marketplace
• WDEOC is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer.