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:
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Supervise children and their activities to ensure their safety and well-being
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Plan and implement classroom activities
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Provide children with a model to support and develop a positive self-concept
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Implement positive guidance and model appropriate practice
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Prepare the classroom, outdoor space, and other center facilities to ensure they are safe, clean, and ready for the daily activities
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Support the inclusion of all children
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Recommend purchase of equipment and supplies
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Maintain attendance records on each child
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Observe children daily for signs of illness
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Assist with developmental screenings and ongoing assessments
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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
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Demonstrate understanding of Head Start philosophy and Western Dairyland Head Start's core values
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Demonstrate sensitivity to culture and family background
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Comply with Policies and Procedures and Standards of Conducts
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Maintain confidentiality
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Complete individual needs assessment and develop professional development goal annually
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Complete a minimum of 25 hours of professional development per year
Qualifications:
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To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory and must:
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Have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
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Be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
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Be punctual
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Clearance of background checks as required by local, state, and federal regulations
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Physical examination and TB test as required by local, state, and federal regulations
Education Requirements:
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18 years of age
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Introduction to Child Care Profession within 6 months of hire
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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:
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CDA Credential or Registry certificate
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Must have a valid driver’s license
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Must have an insured vehicle
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Must meet Western DairyLand’s insurability requirements
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Current CPR and First Aid certification
We offer a complete benefits package including:
Vacation, personal leave, holidays, sick leave
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Summers off
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63 hours of vacation during the school year
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18 hours of personal time off
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8 paid holidays during the school year
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Sick leave accrued at 0.05709 hours per hour worked
- approximately 6 hours of sick leave per month for full-time employees
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maximum accrued sick leave of 432 hours
- Short-Term Disability
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Long-Term Disability agency paid
401(k) plan with up to a 6% match
Employees can contribute immediately. After 1 year of employment, the agency will contribute between 3 and 6 percent, dependent on the employee's contribution.
Health Insurance
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90% of premiums covered for individual coverage
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75% premiums covered for additional coverage needed
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$3,750 deductible reimbursement for individuals and up to $6,500 reimbursed for family deductibles
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Health Savings Account
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Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health and Dependent Care
Dental Insurance
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Employee Only $38.16 per month
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Employee + Family $112.56 per month
Vision Insurance
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Employee Only $5.43 per month
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Employee + Spouse $12.47 per month
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Employee + Child(ren) $13.82 per month
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Employee + Family $21.10 per month
Additional Benefits
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Employee Assistance Program - fully paid
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Basic Life Insurance - fully paid (plus additional group coverage amounts)
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Flexible work schedule with generous accommodations for family, school, and volunteer commitments
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Opportunities for continuing education, conferences, and classes
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Employees have access to our Discount Marketplace
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WDEOC is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer.
