What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Teacher Assistant position at Northwest Arkansas Head Start Head Start?
Head Start Teacher Assistant
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 4 day Work Week
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 7am-5:00pm. 10 hr. Shifts
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma and CDA
*Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
Minimum Education: Infant/Toddler CDA (If applicant does not have a CDA they must agree to complete their CDA within 6 months)
Experience: Three or more years of Head Start experience or equivalent teaching experience preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Under the guidance and supervision of the Center Director the substitute will provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children, 3-5 years, while they are in the HS environment. Under the direct guidance and supervision of the Center Director the substitute will promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of HS children. Encourage parental involvement in all aspects of the program.
Additional Requirements:
- Driver's License
- Auto Insurance
- Pass Child Maltreatment Check
- Pass Criminal Record Check
- Pass FBI Check
- Pass Drug Screen
- It is essential that all employees be free from the effects of substance abuse.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual staff encouraged.
Northwest Arkansas Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person