What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Part Day Teacher Assistant I or II position at Pocatello/Chubbuck School District?
- Experience working in Head Start or other early childhood setting
- Experience working with diverse families in low-income communities
- Experience working with children with disabilities and with challenging behaviors
- Bilingual
JobID: 6801
Position Type:
Head Start
Head Start
Date Posted:
8/10/2026
8/10/2026
Location:
Head Start
Head Start
POSITION TITLE: HEAD START PART DAY TEACHER ASSISTANT I or II
LOCATION: LINCOLN
POSTING DATE: August 11, 2026
CLOSING DATE: For best consideration, please apply by August 18, 2026. However, position will be open until filled.
HOURS: 29.5 hours per week
DAYS: . 195 days per year, August to June
SALARY SCHEDULE: Rate of pay: Teacher Assist. Classified Level 3 at $13.68 per hour or Teacher Asst. II Classified Level 5 at $16.50 per hour, depending on educational background.
START DATE: August 31, 2026 or as ASAP
JOB SUMMARY: The Teaching Assistant assists the teacher with planning and implementing classroom activities, parent activities and with preparation of the physical environment; works with parents and volunteers; participates in child assessment and home education home visits and parent-teacher conferences; takes on the role of teacher in the absence of the teacher.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Teacher Assistant I - GED or High School diploma with commitment to obtain a CDA or higher within first two years of hire.
Teacher Assistant II - CDA or Intermediate Technical Certificate
1. Must demonstrate a competence in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
2. Basic computer skills (e-mail, data entry into HS Database)
DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS: An initial physical exam is required, unless employee can provide documentation of exam completed within prior 12 months.
CPR/First Aid Certification within 90 days of employment
BENEFIT: Eligible for PERSI retirement, paid leave and insurance - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Employee responsible for paying a portion of the insurance premiums.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered for a position, the following application materials must be submitted by the posting closure date. (Only complete application packets will be reviewed.):
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District is an equal opportunity employer/education with a drug , alcohol and tobacco free environment.Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or national origin is prohibited. Equal access to employment, services and program is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization. Preference will be given to eligible veterans pursuant to Idaho Code§ 65-503 et.seq. Questions or complaints should be addressed to the Human Resource Office at 208-232-3563.
Salary : $14 - $17