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Citizens for Citizens, Inc. Head Start/ Early Head Start
Preschool Teacher Assistant: Full Day, Full Year
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- In the absence of the Teacher assumes full responsibility of the classroom or center as well as the supervision of the substitute and any volunteers.
- Assists the Teacher with planning activities and learning experience of the children.
- Participates in parent/guardian conferences, home visits (2 per year minimum) and team conferences as part of the interdisciplinary team.
- Assists the Teacher with evaluating and assessing individual children to determine needs and individual programming.
- Assist Teacher with completing necessary paperwork.
- Assist The Teacher in developing parent activities at the center or classroom level and encourages parents to participate in the program.
- Complies with all Head Start Performance Standards and Department of Early Education & Care Regulations.
- In addition to above, any reasonable task deemed necessary by the project Director to meet goals and objectives.
Qualifications:
- CDA / Associate’s in Early Childhood Education, Human Services or related field
- Preschool Teacher Certified through EEC
- Bilingual Spanish/Portuguese
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday, 30 Hours per week, 52 weeks (minimum hours and maximum weeks per year)
Pay rate:
- $22.89 per hour with CDA credential, $25.18 per hour with Associates degree
Excellent Benefit Package:
- Health & Dental Insurance, Life & Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Sick & Personal Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Deadline to apply is 7/31/26
Physical requirements:
Ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs; ability to maintain full attention at all times when working with children and/or families; sufficient mobility and strength to repeatedly sit, stand, carry infants / toddlers, balance, stoop, walk, stretch, bend, reach, kneel, and have full range of body motion; ability to react and move quickly; sufficient vision and hearing to perform job duties;
Must have a physical every two years. A physician’s certificate is required.
New employees must have proof of TB test within the prior year. Thereafter, employees must have an assessment of TB every year.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.89 - $25.18 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
License/Certification:
- EEC certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
