Head Start Teaching Assistant

Position Purpose

The Teacher Aide is a member of the classroom team and helps plan and initiate meaningful learning activities for Head Start children ages 3-5 years. The Teacher Aide assists the teacher in conducting classroom activities, maintaining classroom environment, and supervising children and may also assist in planning and record keeping and other classroom related duties. (This is a 10-month position August - June)

Minimum Qualifications

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential required

Associate in Early Childhood Education or Child Development also acceptable

Three (3) months of experience working with children 3 5 years preferred

Must have the ability to work at any center regardless of location

Must be certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid within 30 days of employment

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Must possess valid driver's license and insured automobile

Must obtain a physical and TB skin test and must pass all criminal history background checks and E-Verify

Benefits

Medical Insurance; low individual premiums

Child Inc employer paid benefits:

Vision

Dental

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

2x the value of annual pay Life Insurance Policy

Employee Assistance Program all paid for by Child Inc.

10% the value of your annual pay infused into your 401k by the company annually

$300 a year for gym memberships