Western Dairyland Head Start is hiring a Teacher Assistant to work at our Head Start Center located at 1312 N Hillcrest Pkwy, Altoona, WI 54720. This is a part-time, 32 hours per week position. The schedule is Monday through Thursday (8:30am-4:30pm) with summers off. The wage range for this position is $16.24 to $21.66 per hour.
Head Start promotes school readiness of children under the age of five from income-eligible families by supporting their growth and development in a positive learning environment through comprehensive services, which include early learning, health, and family well-being. We're a mission-driven organization making a positive impact in our community since 1966.
Essential Functions:
- Supervise children and their activities to ensure their safety and well-being
- Plan and implement classroom activities
- Provide children with a model to support and develop a positive self-concept
- Implement positive guidance and model appropriate practice
- Prepare the classroom, outdoor space, and other center facilities to ensure they are safe, clean, and ready for the daily activities
- Support the inclusion of all children
- Recommend purchase of equipment and supplies
- Maintain attendance records on each child
- Observe children daily for signs of illness
- Assist with developmental screenings and ongoing assessments
- Knowledge of state and federal Head Start regulations; Child Care Licensing Rules; Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework; Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement; and Developmentally Appropriate Practices
- Demonstrate understanding of Head Start philosophy and Western Dairyland Head Start's core values
- Demonstrate sensitivity to culture and family background
- Comply with Policies and Procedures and Standards of Conducts
- Maintain confidentiality
- Complete individual needs assessment and develop professional development goal annually
- Complete a minimum of 25 hours of professional development per year
Qualifications:
- To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory and must:
- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Be punctual
- Clearance of background checks as required by local, state, and federal regulations
- Physical examination and TB test as required by local, state, and federal regulations
Education Requirements:
- 18 years of age
- Introduction to Child Care Profession within 6 months of hire
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or Registry certificate; are enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire
Licenses, Certifications, Authorizations Required:
- CDA Credential or Registry certificate preferred
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must have an insured vehicle
- Must meet Western Dairyland’s insurability requirements
- Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred
