Head Start Teacher Assistant

About the role

Join our team as a Teacher Assistant supporting the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Inc.'s nationally recognized Head Start/Early Head Start program. You will assist in planning and executing classroom activities that provide individual developmental experiences for children, ensure the health, safety, and personal welfare of assigned children, and promote parent involvement in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing classroom activities that provide individual developmental experiences for children.
• Ensure the health, safety, and personal welfare of assigned children.
• Promote parent involvement in the classroom.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of state regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect.
• Ability to work well with staff, children, and parents.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• High School diploma required.
• Associate's Degree or Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred.
• CDA certification preferred.
• Successfully complete the Red Cross First Aid Certification and CPR certification, and Safe Food Handlers' certificate (and updates) as required.
• Possess a valid Driver's license.
• Per program policies: a health exam, clear tuberculosis screen, Hepatitis A vaccination, and background check are required for hire.

Benefits

• Positive work environment.
• Competitive salary.
• Excellent benefit package.

Preference will be extended to applicants with the appropriate degree. Current and former Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.