TEACHER ASSISTANT

HEAD START of EVERETT

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY SCHEDULE

PART TIME – 1st SHIFT

The Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Bedford and Fulton counties work in partnership with families to build children’s and parents’ strength, promote self-esteem, and encourage self-sufficiency and lifelong learning. This position will assist the classroom teacher in implementing program planning, to include individualized activities for each child in the classroom.

Responsibilities:

• Assists staff in working with pre-school children.
• Assists classroom teachers in reaching program goals.
• Assists teachers to maintain accurate records for the classroom as requested such as food data, attendance, etc.
• Completes all forms accurately and submits them in a timely manner.
• Assists classroom teacher to monitor and maintain inventory and supplies used in the classroom.
• Monitors and maintains, in good repair, materials and equipment used in the classroom.
• Provides services to assigned families with children ages three to five years including pregnant mothers. Maintains accurate records of classroom experiences, services to children, food data, etc.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a High School diploma or GED is required. Child Development Associate credential required to complete within two years of hire date at organization's expense (by end of second school year).
• An Associates, Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Also preferred is a four-year degree or higher with at least 15 credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Valid Driver’s license, Act 33, 34/151 and FBI Clearances.

Head Start Offers:

• Monday to Friday hours with limited evening or weekend work and holidays off
• Competitive salary
• Excellent low-cost benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Discounts on child day care
• Tuition reimbursement

ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE, ACT 31, 34/151 AND FBI CLEARANCES. Apply online at www.alsm.org or send an ALSM application, resume, and transcripts to:

EOE

The estimated hourly rate or annual salary information is provided by really and is based on regional averages. It is not reflective of Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries’ (ALSM) hourly rate or annual salary ranges. Please call the number listed below for additional information on ALSM’s compensation package in regards to this position.