Teacher Assistant

Dayton Area School Consortium; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits package

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dayton Area School Consortium's Head Start program seeks a committed Preschool Teacher Assistant to support early learning in a safe, nurturing classroom. You will help implement lesson plans and assist the teaching team in delivering Head Start standards.

A CDA credential or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education is required; state licensure is preferred but not required. This full-time position offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Must have a CDA credential or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• State licensure is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support early learning in a Head Start classroom.
• Assist in creating and implementing lesson plans aligned with Head Start standards.
• Support the safety and well-being of enrolled children.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to deliver effective instruction.

Education

CDA credential

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

• Position Type: Student Services/ Early Childhood

A Head Start Preschool Teacher Assistant supports early learning in a nurturing and safe classroom environment. As part of the teaching team, the Teacher Assistant helps create and implement lesson plans ensuring that the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework Standards and Ohio Early Learning Standards are implemented. Teacher Assistants support the overall safety and well-being of enrolled children.

Head Start Teachers Assistants must have at a minimum a CDA (Child Associate Accreditation) credential, or an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education (or a closely related field). An Associate licensure through the Department of Education and Workforce is not required, but preferred.

• Mercer County Head Start offers competitive wages, a generous benefit package including sick time, personal days, insurance, and retirement.
• Head Start provides numerous professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement for those seeking higher education.

This position is full-time with a 40 hour work week