Teacher Assistant (Part-time)

Western Dairyland Head Start is hiring a Teacher Assistant to work at our Head Start Center located at 623 Truax Blvd, Eau Claire, WI 54703. This is a part-time, 30 hours per week, Monday through Thursday position. The wage range for this position is $16.24 to $21.66 per hour.

Head Start promotes school readiness of children under the age of five from income-eligible families by supporting their growth and development in a positive learning environment through comprehensive services, which include early learning, health, and family well-being. We're a mission-driven organization making a positive impact in our community since 1966.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise children and their activities to ensure their safety and well-being
• Plan and implement classroom activities
• Provide children with a model to support and develop a positive self-concept
• Implement positive guidance and model appropriate practice
• Prepare the classroom, outdoor space, and other center facilities to ensure they are safe, clean, and ready for the daily activities
• Support the inclusion of all children
• Recommend purchase of equipment and supplies
• Maintain attendance records on each child
• Observe children daily for signs of illness
• Assist with developmental screenings and ongoing assessments
• Knowledge of state and federal Head Start regulations; Child Care Licensing Rules; Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework; Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement; and Developmentally Appropriate Practices
• Demonstrate understanding of Head Start philosophy and Western Dairyland Head Start's core values
• Demonstrate sensitivity to culture and family background
• Comply with Policies and Procedures and Standards of Conducts
• Maintain confidentiality
• Complete individual needs assessment and develop professional development goal annually
• Complete a minimum of 25 hours of professional development per year

Qualifications: 

• To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory and must: 
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team 
• Be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality 
• Be punctual 
• Clearance of background checks as required by local, state, and federal regulations 
• Physical examination and TB test as required by local, state, and federal regulations 

Education Requirements:

• 18 years of age 
• Introduction to Child Care Profession within 6 months of hire
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or Registry certificate; are enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire

Licenses, Certifications, Authorizations Required:

• CDA Credential or Registry certificate 
• Must have a valid driver’s license 
• Must have an insured vehicle 
• Must meet Western DairyLand’s insurability requirements 
• Current CPR and First Aid certification 

Salary : $16 - $22