Teacher Assistant (Senath HS)

DAEOC; Senath (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability Insurance

Employer subsidized retirement plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick and Vacation leave

Job summary

DAEOC in Missouri seeks a Teacher Assistant to work with center staff, supporting classroom operations and daily bus duty. Responsibilities include assisting with assessments, ensuring no child is left alone, and maintaining professional communication with families and staff.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and a CDA; experience with young children and low-income families is a plus. Salary ranges from $15.00 to $21.00 per hour with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or CDA required.
• Experience with young children and low-income families preferred.
• Must be able to follow Head Start standards and policies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties per Head Start standards and procedures.
• Assist classroom teacher and be actively engaged in classroom operations.
• Assist with assessments and screenings as directed.
• Ensure no child is left alone.
• Maintain appropriate voice tone with children, families, staff and public.
• Assist with data entry as directed.

Skills

Data entry

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDA Certification

Job description

Position Purpose: The Teacher Assistant will work cooperatively, assisting the center staff with the operations of the center/classroom, doing daily bus duty and other duties as deemed necessary.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Carry out assigned duties according the Head Start Performance Standards and Program Policies and Procedures.
2. Assist classroom teacher and be actively engaged and involved in the operations of the classroom.
3. Assist with any assessments and screenings as directed.
4. Assure that no child is left alone.
5. Ensure proper voice tone is used with children, families, staff and public.
6. Assist with data entry as directed.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent and CDA is required as well as experience working with young children and low income families

Salary is based on education level ($15.00 - 21.00 per hour).

Base pay for teachers possessing a Bachelor's degree = $21.00 per hour.

GREAT BENEFITS!

• Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employer subsidized retirement plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick and Vacation leave

DAEOC is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin or other protected classification.