What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Head Start Teacher Assistant position at Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council...?
Western Dairyland Head Start is hiring a full-Time, full-Year Early Head Start Teacher Assistant to work at our newly opening Early Head Start Center in Independence, WI. This position will be scheduled Monday-Friday.
The Early Head Start Teacher Assistant will be responsible for supervising children and their activities to ensure their safety and well-being. Assist the lead teacher in planning and implementing classroom activities. Provide children with a model to support and develop positive self-concept. Support inclusion of all children. Assist in cleaning duties.
Candidates should have a high school diploma. Ideal candidates should have an associate's degree in early childhood education, CDA or a related field or Registry certification at the Teaching Assistant level. Introduction to Child Care Profession must be completed within 6 months of hire.
*Western Dairyland EOC, Inc has implemented a 4-day work week for most employees, these positions are exempt from that and will instead be offered an additional incentive payment of $7,800 per year for working five days per week.
We offer a complete benefits package including:
Vacation, personal leave, holidays, sick leave
- 3 weeks of vacation annually
- 25 hours of personal time off annually
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Sick leave accrued at 3.3230 hours per pay period
- approximately 7 hours sick leave per month for full time employees
- maximum accrued sick leave of 432 hours
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability agency paid
401(k) plan with up to a 6% match
Employees can contribute immediately. After 1 year of employment, the agency will contribute between 3 and 6 percent, dependent on the employee's contribution.
Health Insurance
- 90% premiums covered for individual coverage
- 75% premiums covered for additional coverage needed
- $3,750 deductible reimbursement for individuals and up to $6,500 reimbursed for family deductibles
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health and Dependent Care
Dental Insurance
- Single $36.67 per month
- Family $108.20 per month
Additional Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - fully paid
- Basic Life Insurance - fully paid (plus additional group coverage amounts)
- Flexible work schedule with generous accommodations for family, school, and volunteer commitments
- Opportunities for continuing education, conferences, and classes
- Employees have access to our Discount Marketplace
- WDEOC is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.41 - $17.65 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $7,800
