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Program and Location:Head Start, Cozad
Position Summary: The Teacher Assistant is responsible for providing Teacher support in the classroom. They also provide a safe, pleasant, active learning and problem-solving environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with implementation of the curriculum, which includes active learning and practices that are developmentally appropriate.
- Assist with completion of the Child Assessment to document child outcomes through anecdotal notes and other documentation.
- Assist in conducting initial and mid-year home visits along with parent/staff conferences.
- Assume Teacher duties in their absence.
- Assist in classroom management and lesson planning/implementation.
- Assist in the implementation of oral health practices.
- Assist in meeting Individual Education Plan goals.
- Be actively engaged in all Head Start activities and model appropriate behavior.
Tasks and Duties:
- Assist with completion of development and social emotional screenings for each child.
- Assist in the completion of speech screenings.
- Assist Teacher in completing child growth assessments.
- Assist with completion of Child Development Plans.
- Assist with and attend Family Connections events.
Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Individuals without a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential must be willing to enroll in a child development associate credential program to be completed within 2 years.
Schedule/Hours:40 hours a week from January to March, approximately 10-12 weeks, then the position would continue on an as needed basis as a substitute. Hours are between 8 am and 3 pm, M-F. Position can lead to regular employment for the right candidate if a position becomes available.
Pay Rate: $13.36 - $15.13 per hour. Starting pay will depend on certifications and experience.
Benefits:With benefits the wage calculates to a value of approximately $17.10-$19.37. Agency benefits include: paid holidays, PTO, short term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits available include: health, dental, vision, cancer/critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and voluntary life insurance, as well as retirement and flexible spending account. Employees are eligible during the months they are working and are full time.
For more information, call Sarah Bash at (308) 865-5690 or email sarahb@mnca.net.
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