Teacher Assistant - Head Start

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Student loan forgiveness

PSERS

Paid time off

Job summary

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23 is seeking a Teacher Assistant - Head Start to support early childhood instruction in the Head Start program. This full-time position serves students ages 3-5 and works Monday through Friday with a 7.5 hour day across 10 months.

Starting hourly rates depend on education level, with $19.94/hr (High School Diploma/CDA/Associate's) and $21.08/hr (ECE-related degree). Responsibilities include assisting the lead teacher, supervising activities, and working

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required (must obtain CDA within 18 months of employment); CDA or Associate's Degree preferred.
• Ability to perform physical activities: stoop, run, sit, stand, walk, bend, lift children, carry thirty pounds.
• Ability to work with and relate to young children and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Original certificates of clearance from State Police, Child Abuse Registry and PDE FBI.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher by performing essential classroom tasks
• Help supervise and accompany students during activities within and outside the classroom
• Aid the teacher by working with students in small groups or individually in various instructional activities

Skills

Classroom support

Child engagement

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

CDA within 18 months

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23

• Position Type: Early Learning (Head Start & PreK Counts)/ Teacher Assistant-Head Start


• Date Posted: 11/5/2026


• Location: Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23


• Closing Date: 11/20/2026

A vacancy exists for a Teacher Assistant Head Start to work within the Office of Early Childhood Services Head Start at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit! This full-time position serves students ages 3-5 years old.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required (must obtain CDA within 18 months of employment); CDA or Associate's Degree preferred.


• Ability to perform the following physical activities: stoop, run, sit, stand, walk, bend, lift children, carry thirty (30) pounds, be outside in all seasons, be inside, prepare food, hear within normal ranges, and see within normal ranges.


• Ability to work with and relate to young children and families of diverse backgrounds.


• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, the Child Abuse Registry and PDE FBI.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the teacher by performing essential classroom tasks


• Help to supervise and accompany students during activities within and outside the classroom


• Aid the teacher by working with the students in small groups or on an individual basis in various instructional and learning activities.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 10 months (188 days/year)

Hourly Rate:

• Starting at $19.94/hour for High School Diploma/CDA/Associate's Degree (non-ECE related)


• Starting at $21.08/hour for Associate's Degree (ECE-related)

About Us: The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students.

Why Should You Apply? The MCIU offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include

• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.


• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.


• Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees' Retirement System).


• Paid time off benefits.

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.