About this opportunity
Western Dairyland Head Start lists this Teacher Assistant opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
We offer a complete benefits package including:
Vacation, personal leave, holidays, sick leave
Summers off
63 hours of vacation during the school year
18hours of personal time off8 paid holidays during the school year
Sick leave accrued at 0.05709 hours per hour worked approximately 6 hours of 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
Generous employer contribution to health premiums
$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
Employee Only $38.16per month
Employee + Family $112.56per month
Vision Insurance
Employee Only $5.43 per month
Employee + Spouse $12.47 per month
Employee + Child(ren) $13.82 per month
Employee + Family $21.10 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.
Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer.
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