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Teacher Assistant - Head Start

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit
Norristown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025
A vacancy exists for a Teacher Assistant – Head Start to work within the Office of Early Childhood Services – Head Start at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit! This full-time position serves students ages 3-5 years old.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma required (must obtain CDA within 18 months of employment); CDA or Associate's Degree preferred.
  • Ability to perform the following physical activities: stoop, run, sit, stand, walk, bend, lift children, carry thirty (30) pounds, be outside in all seasons, be inside, prepare food, hear within normal ranges, and see within normal ranges.
  • Ability to work with and relate to young children and families of diverse backgrounds.
  • Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, the Child Abuse Registry and PDE FBI.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist the teacher by performing essential classroom tasks
  • Help to supervise and accompany students during activities within and outside the classroom
  • Aid the teacher by working with the students in small groups or on an individual basis in various instructional and learning activities.

Location:

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Head Start program has classrooms located throughout Montgomery County, PA. More information on the Head Start program and locations can be found at https://mciu.org/office-of-early-childhood-services/head-start/. We have a position available at the following location:

  • The Early Learning Academy (1605 W. Main St. Norristown, PA 19401)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 10 months (188 days/year)

Hourly Rate

  • Starting at $19.30/hour for High School Diploma/CDA/Associate's Degree (non-ECE related)
  • Starting at $20.40/hour for Associate's Degree (ECE-related)

About Us

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students.

Why Should You Apply?

  • Competitive hourly rates.
  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
  • Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees’ Retirement System).
  • Paid time off benefits.
  • Family-friendly schedule (no nights, weekends, or holidays!)

How To Apply

Applications can be submitted online at www.mciu.org/careers (Job ID: 1477).

Please contact the Human Resources Office at careers@mciu.org or 610-755-9307 if you have any questions or need assistance.

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Key Words

Education

Preschool

School District

Montgomery County

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