Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant (Union)

Location: 7240 Erie Street, Sylvania, OH 43560

Schedule: Monday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week (August - June)

Employment Type: Seasonal Full-Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $19.61 per hour, based on education

Position Overview:
Provide a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool children. Support daily classroom activities, assist with implementing lesson plans, and ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and applicable regulations.

Why Work for GLCAP?

When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive. We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptability—the values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP.

Benefits and Perks:

• Work-Life Balance: 34-hour full-time workweek with three-day weekends
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one
• Health Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributions
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contribution
• Paid Time Off: Up to 6 weeks of combined vacation, personal, and sick leave accrued per year
• Paid Holidays: 12 observed holidays per year
• Income Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives
• Professional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities

Education: 

High school diploma or GED.

Per Head Start requirements, Teacher Assistants must also meet one of the following:

• Hold a CDA credential (or equivalent state-awarded certificate)
• Be enrolled in a CDA program to be completed within two years of hire
• Be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or bachelor’s degree

Experience: 

Early childhood development or related childcare experience preferred.

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. 
• Other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor. 

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. 

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