Teacher Assistant

The Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community action organization seeks a Teacher Assistant to support children in their development and ensure a nurturing educational environment. Responsibilities include implementing curriculum activities, building relationships with families, and collaborating with teachers to ensure children's safety and success. This full-time role offers a starting wage of $15.50 per hour along with benefits such as paid time off, medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401 K

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Must be willing to obtain a CDA within 2 years.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Detail-oriented, accommodating, patient, and team worker.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities.
• Build trusting relationships with children and families.
• Conduct family-style meals and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

People-focused

Detailed-oriented

Analytical

Patient

Cooperative

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalency preferred

CDA (Child Development Associate) within 2 years

Job description

Summary:
As our supportive Teacher Assistant, you will assist teachers and ensure children are gaining the skills and competencies necessary to be prepared to succeed in their present and future environments. This role provides steady, structured, and detailed work, and you will be relied on in assisting with the implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate activities of young students on a daily basis. As a naturally people-focused individual, it is your strong desire to help others that keeps you motivated in this role. We are Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership (OWCAP), and we are searching for a Teacher Assistant to implement comprehensive curriculum that is focused on creating effective experiences for children and their families.

What you’ll need to be our Teacher Assistant:

• Unselfish and approachable with a preference for detailed, skill-based work
• Accommodating and analytical, while producing highly precise and accurate work
• Patient, conscientious, relaxed and cooperative team worker
• High school diploma, GED or equivalency preferred
• Must be willing to obtain a CDA (child development associate certificate) within 2 years of hire (OWCAP covers cost of enrollment and course)
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday, 7:30 – 4:00

Summary:
As our supportive Teacher Assistant, you will assist teachers and ensure children are gaining the skills and competencies necessary to be prepared to succeed in their present and future environments. This role provides steady, structured, and detailed work, and you will be relied on in assisting with the implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate activities of young students on a daily basis. As a naturally people-focused individual, it is your strong desire to help others that keeps you motivated in this role. We are Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership (OWCAP), and we are searching for a Teacher Assistant to implement comprehensive curriculum that is focused on creating effective experiences for children and their families.

What you’ll need to be our Teacher Assistant:

• Unselfish and approachable with a preference for detailed, skill-based work
• Accommodating and analytical, while producing highly precise and accurate work
• Patient, conscientious, relaxed and cooperative team worker
• High school diploma, GED or equivalency preferred
• Must be willing to obtain a CDA (child development associate certificate) within 2 years of hire (OWCAP covers cost of enrollment and course)
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday, 7:30 – 4:00

Why you’ll love working with us:
Full time Status – Regular, Full Time, Non-Exempt
Full benefits – holiday pay, paid time off, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401 K
Professional growth opportunities
Engaging, meaningful work that makes a difference in our local communities
Excellent leadership & work culture that values & recognizes its employees
Employee Assistance Program
Employee CapCares Program
Employee Wellness Program
Starting Wage – $15.50 – based on education an experience

What you’ll do as the Teacher Assistant:

• Plan; assist with implementation and evaluate daily, developmentally appropriate activities
• Provide quality teacher-child interactions and work on building trust relationships with all assigned children.
• Build quality teacher-parent relationships. Involve parents in curriculum planning and classroom volunteering. Provide information and problem solve to address needs of families
• Use and embrace families culture, ethnicity, background and composition
• Use developmentally appropriate behavior guidance and classroom management skills. Work with inter-disciplinary team
• Conduct family-style meal and snack times and ensure compliance with Head Start standards; USDA/CACFP, Child Care Licensing, Caring for our Children National Standards
• Support in arrangement of classroom to provide safe, developmentally appropriate use; care for and maintain appearance and cleanliness of classroom
• Assess each child’s health status. Care for health and safety of children as established by the Head Start Standards; Child Care Licensing, Caring for our Children National Standards
• Ensure child safety by never leaving them alone. Follow Active Supervision at all times.
• Support teacher’s role as leader of classroom team. Participate as a member of the classroom team. Communicate with team members to ensure functions of the classroom are met.

Who we are:
Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership www.owcap.org
Thank you for considering an opportunity at Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership (OWCAP). Our mission is to elevate individuals, families, and communities of Weber Country by improving self-sufficiency through services and collaboration. Our programs include Head Start/ Early Head Start, Mental Health Support, Housing Assistance, Employment Assistance, Financial Literacy & Asset Management, VITA, Adult High School Diploma and GED Scholarships, On-Site Weber School District (WSD) Adult Education Classes, On-site WSD ESL Classes, and Communities that Care – Roy.

Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership

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