Teacher Assistant

Missouri Valley Community Action Agency; Salisbury (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (low premiums)

403b retirement plan (50% match)

Job summary

Missouri Valley Community Action Agency is seeking a Teacher Assistant and Bus Monitor for its Head Start program, with responsibilities to support the lead teacher in delivering developmentally appropriate activities and safe learning environments. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and a commitment to obtain a CDA within 18 months.

MVCAA offers medical, dental, and vision plan options with low premiums and a 403b retirement plan with matching

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Willing to earn a Child Development Associate Credential within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate activities.
• Help develop and implement lesson plans based on each child’s level and interests.
• Maintain classroom documentation and file records for each child.
• Support staff during center meetings and assist with volunteer coordination.
• Provide information to parent committees and assist families to access community resources.
• Promote health, safety, and a developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Observe and document child progress and share information with staff and families.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you someone that likes to work 3 to 5 year old kiddos? Do you like to make a difference in their lives? Are you a team player and can help out wherever needed? Then we have the job for you! Our Head Start center is looking for a Teacher Assistant and Bus Monitor!

The Teacher Assistant assists the Teacher in implementing and planning developmentally appropriate individual activities in a safe, healthy learning environment.

This position promotes and provides opportunities to staff to embody the agency mission which is “To Engage Communities and Coordinate Resources to Improve the Lives of People Experiencing Poverty”. Program operation is designed around the mission, vision and values of the agency to meet both program and agency strategies and goals.

Essential Functions:

• Promote positive work environment
  Provide guidance to volunteers during children’s group sessions
• Maintain equipment and supplies used in classroom and on playground during group sessions
  Assist in the development and implementations lesson plans based on individual children’s developmental level, interests and learning goals
• Maintain appropriate programmatic documentation in each child-family file
  Manage the classroom in the temporary absence of the teacher
• Participate in scheduled center staff meetings
  Maintain Confidentiality, Reliable attendance.
• Provide information to parent committees on a regular basis
  Support family efforts to access community resources
• Provide transition information
  Physically able and willing to participate in all children’s activities
• Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines
  Provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment
• Screening, assessment, and observation
  Observe and document child’s progress and maintain appropriate record
  Ensure children are released only to authorized adults or to their classroom teacher upon arrival at the center
• Share information with appropriate staff concerning the enrolled children and their families which may include giving written information from parent to staff and from staff to parent
  Recruit, train, and utilize volunteers and document their contributions
• Access community resources to extend learning opportunities with field trips and visitors
  Identify own professional growth needs and develop a plan to achieve them
• Stay current in knowledge of child development by participant in education training opportunities

High School Diploma or GED is required. Applicant must also have a valid driver's license. Must be willing to earn a Child Development Associate Credential within 18 months of hire unless have a CDA credential.

MVCAA offers a choice different tiers for medical, dental and vision plans with low premiums, to fit you and your family’s preferences. In addition, MVCAA’s includes a generous 403b retirement plan that provides 50% match of what you contribute into the plan. MVCAA offers many other benefits and community support.

MVCAA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position will work at both Brunswick and Salisbury locations.

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