Teacher Assistant, Head Start (Fond du Lac)

Advocap; Fond du Lac (WI); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Vacation pay

Sick pay

Holiday pay

401k employer contribution

Résumé du poste

ADVOCAP, Inc. is seeking a Head Start Teacher Assistant for our Fond du Lac Centers. The role supports the Classroom Teacher and provides communication and assistance to the Teacher and Program Aide. Duties include assisting with health and safety, fidelity to curriculum, and family engagement.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, EC 1, CDA within 2 years, and a valid driver’s license with occasional travel. CPR or willingness to obtain and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED or HSED required.
• EC 1 certification required at time of hire.
• CDA certification must be completed within 2 years of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and travel occasionally up to 10%.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Physical/tuberculosis/drug screen and background checks required.
• Reliable attendance and professional work ethic.

Responsabilités

• Assist in monitoring child health and safety.
• Assist in ensuring classroom fidelity to Teaching Strategies and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ensure safety and security of children and families in the center.
• Implement Head Start procedures within the classroom and spaces.
• Attend home visits, parent conferences, and IEP meetings as requested.
• Support English language learners and families with strategies.
• Participate in professional development and training as required.

Formation

High school degree or GED or HSED

EC 1 at time of hire

CDA within 2 years of hire

Valid driver’s license

Description du poste

ADVOCAP, Inc., is an established, recognized leader with over 60 years of experience in delivering effective anti-poverty and self-sufficiency programs and services. We are a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency committed to our mission of "creating opportunities for people and communities to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency."\

ADVOCAP’s Head Start program is accepting applications for a Teacher Assistant for our Fond du Lac Head Start Centers. The position will begin immediately! Head Start prepares children ages 3-5 with quality early childhood education in Fond du Lac and Green Lake counties. We help families reach financial, career, and educational goals, while building resilience and confidence for the entire family. This position will need to have a welcoming and friendly personality to ensure comfort in working with kids and families that align with our core mission and values for all employees. This position is responsible for taking direction from the assigned Classroom Teacher to ensure the effective implementation of and compliance with ADVOCAP Head Start operational procedures and curriculum. This individual will provide communication and support to the Teacher and Program Aide.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assist in monitoring child health and safety
• Assist in ensuring that assigned classroom meets or exceeds fidelity benchmarks as outlined in the Teaching Strategies Fidelity Tool, demonstrating consistent implementation of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ensures the safety and security of children and families that you come in contact with in the assigned Center
• Ensures the implementation of all ADVOCAP Head Start Operational Procedures within the scope of your assigned classroom and spaces within the facility
• Attend home visits, parent conferences, and IEP meetings as requested by the teacher
• Assist in providing strategies to support children who are English language learners and their families
• Attend professional development and ongoing training as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school degree or GED or HSED and 19-24 months of previous work experience are required to meet job
  standards.
• Must possess Early Childhood (EC) 1 at time of hire
• Must complete CDA within 2 years of hire
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and travel occasionally up to 10% of time using a personal vehicle
• CPR certified or willing to obtain
• Physical/tb/drug screen and comprehensive background check required
• Reliable attendance and a professional work ethic

SALARY & BENEFITS

This full-time position will work 36 hours per week, Monday-Thursday with occasional Fridays and weekends. Starting wage is $18.17 per hour, based on experience. This position is for the program year, with summers off, and will start immediately. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, vacation, sick and holiday pay, and our employer contribution 401k

Applications received by October 16, 2026 will receive primary consideration; however, applications will continue to be received until positions are filled.