What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant position at Great Lakes Community Action Partnership?
Teacher Assistant (Union) - Port Clinton, OH
Seasonal - 42 weeks per year
Full Time - 34 hours per week, Monday - Thursday, 6:45AM - 3:45PM
High School - $17.82; Associates or CDA - $19.41 per hour.
Summary: Assist teachers with the daily operations in compliance with all policies, procedures, licensing and funding requirements.
Why work for GLCAP?
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance (available immediately)
- 403(B) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- HSA and FSA with company contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off (Sick & Personal)
- Paid Holidays (After completed probation period)
- Wellness Incentives (save almost 50% off Weight Watchers, discounted gym memberships, rewards for completing wellness activities, etc.)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Casual dress code
- Growth and professional development opportunities
- Company Engagement Activities and Employee Recognition
- Family oriented atmosphere
- Education Assistance
Education:
Required Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. or High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
As prescribed in section 648A(a)(2)(B)(ii) of the Head Start Act, Head Start assistant teachers must, at a minimum, have a CDA credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.
Experience:
Up to one-year experience in early childhood development and up to one-year experience with word processing and internet software.
As a condition of employment, the following are additional requirements:
- Initial and periodic physical exams required.
- Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.
- Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with implementing developmentally appropriate activities and strategies which support the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of preschool children.
- Assist with providing an age-appropriate learning environment that allows for individual differences.
- Assist with promoting and encouraging a positive learning environment and nurturing teacher child interactions.
- Substitute for teaching staff; assist with classroom activities.
- Organize, sanitize and store classroom equipment and supplies.
- Assist in conducting 2 educational home visits per child per year.
Salary : $19
