Teacher Assistant

About the role

Committed to giving every vulnerable child an opportunity to succeed, we deliver high quality services that empower families, make children healthier, and communities stronger. We're dedicated to growing employees who want a career in helping at-risk children and families succeed.

We are a fast-paced and high-demand non-profit program that depends on everybody in every position to help our centers function with ease. You will gain diverse experience working with an at-risk population. Cross-training is available and expected for all positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children and staff
• Implement active supervision strategies
• Assist children with individual education plans
• Assist in lesson planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment for the classroom
• Implement screenings and assessments
• Data entry

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Working towards CDA to be completed within two years of hire (required)
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• Experience working with young children (required)
• 2+ years of experience in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• Experience working with at-risk population and/or Head Start experience (preferred)

Skills

• Compassionate
• Organized
• Flexible
• Good communicator
• Team player

Requirements

• Must be able to lift 30 pounds independently without assistance

Benefits

• Ongoing training opportunities including job-related certificates, credentials, and tuition reimbursement
• 15 paid holidays off including a one-week paid holiday break
• Generous time off policy that increases over time
• Free mental health services for staff
• Free, unlimited access to an employee health portal designed for staff wellness

Schedule

32.5 hours per week, partial year position (approximately 43 weeks)