What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant position at Big Sandy Area Community Action Program?
Big Sandy Area Community Action Program is seeking qualified candidates for a Head Start Teacher Assistant for Model City Head Start in Pikeville.
Position Summary: The Teacher Assistant will assist the teacher to provide developmentally appropriate activities to promote health, nutrition, and education for preschool age children.
Job Duties and details:
* Helping children with personal tasks
* Assisting teacher with records of daily attendance and data collection
* Maintaining a safe and orderly environment for preschool children
* Instructing children in the practices of personal cleanliness, self-care, good manners and safety procedures
Qualifications:
* High school diploma or GED required
* Child Development Associate or willingness to obtain preferred
* Knowledge of typical behaviors/expectations of three to five-year-old children
* Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds and the ability to communicate verbally with children to ensure safe supervision and appropriate instruction
* Physically capable of interacting with young children through running, chasing, bending, stooping, lifting, climbing, and standing
* Well-developed interpersonal skills
* Valid driver’s license
*Hire subject to Head Start regulations and agency policy on background checks and drug screening
Wage
· $10.81 with High School Diploma
· $11.84 with Childhood Development Associate credential
· $13.38 with Associate Degree in Early Childhood
Benefits
· Paid tuition, mileage, books, and $100 supply fee for Early Childhood classes
· Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
· Life Insurance
· Kentucky Retirement (CERS)
· Generous paid time off, including 11 paid holidays
Big Sandy Area Community Action Program is one of a network of more than 1,000 Community Action organizations located across the United States committed to fighting poverty by empowering individuals.
An equal opportunity employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $11.19 - $13.84 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $14
