Teacher Assistant

Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council Incorporated; Town of Arcadia (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Personal Leave

Job summary

Western Dairyland Head Start is hiring a part-time Teacher Assistant for our Arcadia Head Start Center. The role runs 32 hours per week, Monday–Thursday 7:15am–3:15pm, with summers off. Wage range is $16.24–$21.66 per hour, with benefits and growth opportunities.

The program promotes school readiness for children under five from income-eligible families, offering early learning, health, and family well‑being services. Join a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Be punctual and reliable in attendance and duties.
• Clearance of background checks as required by regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and ensure safety and well‑being.
• Plan and implement classroom activities.
• Support inclusion and positive self‑concept development.
• Prepare classroom and facilities for daily activities and safety.
• Maintain attendance records and monitor health signs.
• Assist with developmental screenings and assessments.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Punctuality

Background checks

Education

CDA Credential

18+ years

Intro to Child Care Profession

CDA program in 2 years

Job description

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

Description

Western Dairyland Head Start is hiring a Teacher Assistant to work at our Head Start Center located at 358 E River Street, Arcadia, WI 54612. This is a part-time, 32 hours per week position. The schedule is Monday through Thursday (7:15am-3:15pm) 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.