Head Start Teacher Assistant

This is a temporary position exected 6+ months.

The Head Start Teacher Assistant assists the Teacher in the day-to-day operation of a Head Start classroom. The Teacher Assistant also assumes the role of the Teacher during an absence of the teacher.

SPECIFIC DUTIES OF THE JOB:

1. Assist in the planning of daily lessons and activities. Assume major responsibilities of the classroom as requested and as expertise is gained.

2. Assist with assessment of each child’s developmental level and use the information acquired from the assessment and other information to assure individualization for each child.

3. Make home visits, work with parents on issues, and participate in problems solving with parents and/or volunteers.

4. Keep parents informed through conferences, letters, newsletters, anecdotal notes, home visits, and telephone calls.

5. Assist parents to obtain the community resources and services they need.

6. Collect and provide health information on each child as required by program.

7. Assist with preparation and cleanup of all meals; eats meals with the children.

8. Assist in all cleaning duties of both the classroom and the center as requested or required.

9. Assist with parent meetings or trainings.

10. Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.

11. Attend and participate in meetings, work groups, team meetings, committees, workshops, individual training and training conferences as assigned, which may include local, state, regional and national groups. This includes attending pre-service and in-service training.

12. Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the Agency. Submit necessary documents as directed.

13. Comply with all Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency and Mid-Cumberland Head Start Policies and Procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, and other applicable Early Childhood Standards such as DHS Licensing Standards and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.

14. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; CDA credential or Associates degree preferred. (Must obtain CDA credential, preschool designation, within 12 months of hire.)

Experience: Previous work within preschool or with children ages 0-5.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Requirements that must be satisfied prior to attaining Regular Employment Status and updated, as requested:

1. Proof of Degree or Certification and Experience Required to meet Qualification for position

2. The ability to obtain/maintain an annual CDL Physical and obtain CDL within 60 days of hire.

3. An annual TB Test

4. Child Abuse and Criminal Background Checks.

5. Negative Drug Screen

6. Two (2) Professional References and one (1) Personal Reference

7. Proof of liability insurance on a personal vehicle in the amount of $25,000/$50,000/$25,000 prior to being hired.

8. Proof of US Citizenship, or eligibility to work in the US

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.43 - $19.74 per hour

Schedule:

• No nights

Application Question(s):

• Have you previously been employed with MCCAA?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person