Teacher Assistant - Preschool (Head Start)

Higher Horizons Head Start Program is seeking Head StartTeacher Assistants to assist Lead Teachers in implementing an established curriculum, develop lesson plans, and conduct child observations and home visits. The candidates will maintain a warm, inviting learning environment for children aged from 3 to 5 years of age, incorporating age-appropriate activities to meet individual needs, Virginia Child Care Licensing Regulations and Head Start Program Performance Standards. Classroom Teachers and Teacher Assistants work in conjunction with other staff to facilitate quality early childhood education programming and implementation for children under their care. NOTE: This is NOT a remote work position.

REQUIREMENTS:

¨*AA or BA in ECE, Child Development OR valid Preschool CDA Credential OR AA in ECE, or Preschool Teacher Certification? (OR a willingness to further your qualifications (with assistance from the organization)

*At least one year of successful experience in a preschool classroom setting

*Experience in Teaching Strategies GOLD, Creative Curriculum, CLASS and ASQ's a plus.

Must have basic computer - technology skills

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS A PLUS… (but not required):
*Bilingual (Spanish, Arabic or Amharic)
*Current CPR/First Aid/MAT certifications preferred

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

$16.25 - $17.50 per hour (commensurate with related education and experience)

*Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave

*Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

*Free Short- & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

*Employee Assistance Program-EAP

*Eligible for 2% employer contributions to Retirement Plan after 6 months of successful employment; employee can contribute upon hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Preschool: 1 year (Preferred)
• Head Start: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• AA degree in ECE, Child Dev, or CDA credential (Preferred)

Work Location: In person