What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant position at Great Lakes Community Action Partnership?
Teacher Assistant (Union)
Location: 765 South Buchanan Street, Fremont, OH 43420
Schedule: Monday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week, 42 weeks per year
Employment Type: Seasonal Full-Time
Pay Rate: $19.41 per hour (Associate’s Degree or CDA) | $17.82 (HS Diploma or GED)
Summary: Assist teachers with the daily operations in compliance with all policies, procedures, licensing and funding requirements.
Why work for GLCAP?
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance (available immediately)
- 403(B) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- HSA and FSA with company contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off (Sick & Personal)
- Paid Holidays (After completed probation period)
- Wellness Incentives (save almost 50% off Weight Watchers, discounted gym memberships, rewards for completing wellness activities, etc.)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Casual dress code
- Growth and professional development opportunities
- Company Engagement Activities and Employee Recognition
- Family oriented atmosphere
- Education Assistance
Education:
High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)/
As prescribed in section 648A(a)(2)(B)(ii) of the Head Start Act, Head Start assistant teachers must, at a minimum, have a CDA credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.
Experience:
Up to one-year experience in early childhood development and up to one-year experience with word processing and internet software.
As a condition of employment, the following are additional requirements:
- Initial and periodic physical exams required.
- Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.
- Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with implementing developmentally appropriate activities and strategies which support the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of preschool children.
- Assist with providing an age-appropriate learning environment that allows for individual differences.
- Assist with promoting and encouraging a positive learning environment and nurturing teacher child interactions.
- Substitute for teaching staff; assist with classroom activities.
- Organize, sanitize and store classroom equipment and supplies.
- Recruit and direct volunteers.
- Assist in conducting 2 educational home visits per child per year.
- Maintain accurate records and submit records as requested.
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