Head Start Part Day Teacher Assistant I or II

POSITION TITLE: HEAD START PART DAY TEACHER ASSISTANT I or II

LOCATION: LINCOLN

POSTING DATE: February 28, 2025

CLOSING DATE: For best consideration, please apply by March 7, 2025. However, position will be open until filled.

HOURS: 29.5 hours per week

DAYS: . 195 days per year, August to June

SALARY SCHEDULE: Rate of pay, Classified Level 3 at $13.28 per hour or Teacher Asst. II Level 5 at $16.02 per hour, depending on educational background.

START DATE: ASAP

JOB SUMMARY: The Teaching Assistant assists the teacher with planning and implementing classroom activities, parent activities and with preparation of the physical environment; works with parents and volunteers; participates in child assessment and home education home visits and parent-teacher conferences; takes on the role of teacher in the absence of the teacher.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Teacher Assistant I - GED or High School diploma with committment to obtain a CDA or higher within first two years of hire.
Teacher Assistant II - CDA, Intermediate Technical Certificate or AA in early childhood.

1. Must demonstrate a competence in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
2. Simple computer skills (e-mail, data entry into HS Database)

DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bilingual capabilities
2. Work experience in a Head Start or other early childhood setting

HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS: Head Start regulations require employees to have an initial physical exam completed within 45 days, unless employee can provide documentation of exam completed within prior twelve months.

BENEFIT: Eligible for PERSI retirement, paid leave and insurance - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Employee responsible for paying a portion of the insurance premiums.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered for a position, the following application materials must be submitted by the posting closure date. (Only complete application packets will be reviewed.):

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District is an equal opportunity employer/education with a drug , alcohol and tobacco free environment.Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or national origin is prohibited. Equal access to employment, services and program is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization. Preference will be given to eligible veterans pursuant to Idaho Code§ 65-503 et.seq. Questions or complaints should be addressed to the Human Resource Office at 208-232-3563.