Teacher Assistant

About the role

Through our Early Head Start and Head Start Programs, WCAC provides a continuum of early education and care programming for families throughout Southern Worcester County prenatally through kindergarten enrollment. We strive to support positive parent/child interactions through developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for the whole family to participate in. We currently operate three Head Start Centers in East Brookfield, Southbridge, and Webster providing preschool programming.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Lead Teacher to plan, organize and carry out the classroom program and activities that contribute to children's overall growth, self-esteem, social competence, and development
• May be traveling to the different centers

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in early childhood education, social work, human services, or related field required with a commitment to continue education toward earning a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn software and databases used by WCAC
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy
• Positive, friendly, and resourceful demeanor required
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Ability to speak Spanish or other languages, a plus

Department of Early Education and Care License

Other Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Job site may change based on program needs
• Ability to successfully complete a CORI/SORI/DCF review annually
• Evening hours may be required to meet the needs of the families and programs
• Mandatory physical and evidence of negative Mantoux, required by DEEC
• Hepatitis B (optional)
• First Aid and CPR Certificates

Benefits

A great environment focused on relationships and quality services. WCAC provides on-the-job training and professional development opportunities. As well as an excellent benefit package with no waiting period to enroll in health, dental, vision, life/LTD, and 403(b) retirement plan. Generous paid holiday calendar, 3 weeks paid vacation, 3 wellness days, sick time and summers off. In addition to fair and transparent pay practices, we offer an additional pay differential to bilingual employees.

Salary

$18 to $21 starting salary