Teacher Assistant - Early Head Start

About the role

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is seeking motivated team members for the position of Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant. This position supports three Early Head Start classrooms and works collaboratively with teaching staff to provide high-quality care and education to infants and toddlers.

Responsibilities

• Support daily classroom operations in three Early Head Start classrooms
• Aid in providing responsive care and supervision to infants and toddlers
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and routines
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to maintain a safe and nurturing environment
• Promote children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six (6) college credit hours or Infant/Toddler CDA
• Experience working with infants and toddlers
• Willingness to obtain Early Childhood Development Specialization Certification through Ozarks Tech (paid for by employer)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

• Early Childhood degree

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and families
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers
• Ability to provide a positive, nurturing, and relationship-based learning environment

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Training Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Work Environment
• Positive Team Culture

Pay

Salary range: $16.57 – $19.65 per hour

Schedule

Monday–Friday Full-Time 40 hrs.