Teacher Assistant

Community Action Program Committee; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Program Committee invites applications for a Teacher Assistant. Under the Center Director supervision, you will help implement the daily classroom schedule, supervise and guide children, prepare supplies, and assist the Teacher to maintain a safe, engaging learning environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, and a CDA or FCCPC credential or enrollment in a degree or credential program to complete within one year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDA or FCCPC certification, or enrolled in a credential program to complete within one year.
• Must meet Department of Children and Families requirements for employment.

Responsibilities

• Help implement the daily classroom schedule.
• Supervise and guide children and prepare supplies.
• Assist the Teacher and, when needed, float to other classrooms.
• Ensure the safety of all children in the classroom.

Skills

Child supervision

Classroom support

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA or FCCPC certification

Enrolled in degree/credential program (within 1 year)

Job description

Job Announcement

Title: Teacher Assistant

Closing Date

May 2, 2025

Open until filled

Reports To:

Center Director

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt-Benefits Eligible

Full Time Equivalent:

40 hours per week/44 or 52 weeks per year

Salary

$15.45

Education and/or Experience:

Must have a High School Diploma or GED. In addition, Teacher Assistants must have a national Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) or a Florida Child Care Professional Certification (FCCPC) – or be enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate or Baccalaureate Degree or enrolled in a CDA credential program – to be completed within one year of the time of hire.

Experience / Requirements:

Prefer applicants have a minimum of one-year experience working with children birth to five and must meet all Department of Children and Families requirements for employment and successfully complete the forty-five-hour childcare class.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Center Director or classroom Teacher, the Teacher Assistant is responsible for helping to implement the daily classroom schedule. Supervising and guiding children, preparation of supplies, handling issues and planning jointly with the Teacher are among the major responsibilities of this position. Additionally, the Teacher Assistant works with the Teacher in actively supervising and ensuring the safety of all children in the classroom. In the absence of the Teacher, the Teacher Assistant may temporarily assume the duties of the teacher. This position may float to other classrooms as needed for classroom coverage.

Physical Demands:

This position requires the employee to be actively involved with children at all times. Requires standing for long periods of time while working in the classroom and on the playground. Moderate to vigorous physical activity is required throughout the day. The employee must be able to stoop, bend, kneel, hop, and skip and are expected to sit on the floor with children during circle time and center time. The employee must be able to lift 50 lbs. This position may require the employee to ride a school bus.

The Community Action Program Committee, Inc. (CAPC) is an EOE and participates in E-Verify

In accordance with Florida HB 531 (2025), this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information on screening requirements, disqualifying offenses, and the exemption process, please visit the Florida Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.