Head Start Teacher Assistant

Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking a part time, school year, 35 hour per week Head Start Teacher Assistant for the Wilbarger County Preschool in Vernon, Texas. The normal work hours may be varied by the Center Director to accommodate all hours the Center is open.

Responsible to the Center Director. The Teacher Assistant assists the Lead Teacher in implementing their respective program and meeting all required regulations to provide a safe and healthy educational environment and an environment conducive to learning for enrolled children and their families. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Rolling Plains Management Corporation offers an excellent benefit package to include telehealth, tele-therapy, and EAP benefits. The company also provides a matching 401K plan, sick and vacation leave, and 14 paid holidays.

**Rolling Plains Management Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. **

• Education requirements (any one of the following):
  • An associate degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or a related field with coursework equivalent in child development or early childhood education, with experience in a preschool-age classroom or
  • A CDA Credential in Preschool and a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with the "Drug-Free" Agency Policy.
• Must be able to pass regular criminal history checks.
• Must submit to TB tests as required.
• Must possess the ability to provide reliable self-transportation capable of regional travel. Must possess and maintain a valid Texas motor vehicle operator's permit of appropriate classification and endorsement.
• Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law. The agency may conduct MVR background checks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• May require extended periods of standing or walking.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, or moving up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Regularly required to be on the floor and sit for long periods.
• Occasional squatting and bending are required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Possess the ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations.
• The noise level could be moderate to loud when working in a center.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.
• Ability to perform duties and adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Light to normal travel – the ability to travel for activities such as field trips, meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the service area.
• Ability to drive, occasionally long distances.
• Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities.