What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Preschool Assistant Teacher position at KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc.?
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We offer the opportunity to give back to the community, paired with competitive wages & benefits, all during weekday daytime hours.
Job Summary
Work cooperatively with Classroom Teachers in providing age and developmentally appropriate preschool education and activities. Ensure Head Start Performance Standards and Rule 3 licensing requirements are being met at all times.
Qualifications
- Minimum: High School Diploma or GED with childcare experience
- Preferred: Child Development Associate/Certificate or Two-Year College Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Certification in First Aid, CPR, Sudden Unexplained Infant Death, and Preventing Abusive Head Trauma, or willingness to obtain through agency.
- DHS Background Study Clearance
- Completed Employee Physical Health Certification w/I 60 days of hire
Location/Schedule
- 36 Hours/Week following school calendar
- Scheduled layoff from June through mid-August
- Daytime weekday shift- no nights, weekends, or holiday shifts.
Compensation
- Starting Hourly Wage of $17.70 or $18.89 based on qualifications.
- Wage Scale of $17.70 to $27.15
- Scheduled Raises & Cost of Living Adjustments
Benefits
- Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO) Package 14 Paid Holidays/year
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurances,
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account options.
- Retirement Plan with option for employer contribution
- Tuition Assistance opportunities & Loan Forgiveness qualifying credit
- Many Training and Professional Development opportunities.
Posting Information
Applicants must submit a KOOTASCA application to be considered. A complete job description, more position information, and our online application are located at www.kootasca.org/about/employment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.70 - $27.15 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $19
