What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher Assistant @ Heartland position at Salina Public Schools?
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Position Type:
Early Childhood
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Date Posted:
9/4/2026
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Location:
Kennedy Heartland
Come grow with us! Join our school family where we provide the highest level of care and learning for children birth to age five and let us pay for your professional development/college tuition to obtain an Early Childhood Education Degree!
POSITION:
Preschool Teacher Assistant (aka Early Education Classroom Engagement Support)
LOCATION:
Head Start/ Early Head Start
700 Jupiter Ave, Salina KS
TERM:
40hrs/week
School Year positions work 7:30a - 4:00p (with a 30 minute lunch break)
PAY STARTING AT:
$17.06/hr (require: high school diploma/no experience)
$18.13/hr (must have CDA credential)
$19.22/hr (must have AA Degree in Early Childhood)
Pay increase AND $500 pay incentive after obtaining CDA.
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
CDA (Child Development Associate) credential or a related degree required. If you do not have the CDA, you must be willing to obtain it during employment, therefore we will train the right person! Experience working in a preschool classroom and/or childcare center is preferred, but most of all you must enjoy working with young children!
DUTIES:
Duties include assisting young children with various activities and providing direction and guidance in a learning based environment.
EOE-
Position Type:
Salary : $17 - $19