Position Title: Teacher Assistant / Nutrition Assistant
Department: Early Head Start
Location: Hollister Early Head Start
Reports To: Lead Teacher
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing poverty and strengthening communities by providing services and support to individuals and families throughout the Ozarks.
OACAC Head Start provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, family support, and disability services to children ages birth through five and their families. Our team is committed to preparing children for success in school and life while building strong partnerships with families and the communities we serve.
OACAC Head Start is seeking motivated team members for the position of Teacher Assistant / Nutrition Assistant. This unique dual-role position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in multiple areas of our program by supporting both classroom instruction and child nutrition services.
As a Teacher Assistant, you'll work as part of a relationship-based team to provide high-quality care and education for infants and toddlers, helping create a nurturing, engaging environment where every child can thrive.
As a Nutrition Assistant, you'll prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks while helping maintain a clean, organized kitchen that supports the health and well-being of children and staff.
If you enjoy working with children, value teamwork, and appreciate variety in your workday, we'd love to have you join our team.
- Monday–Friday
- Full-Time/Full year
- Assist with providing responsive care and supervision for infants and toddlers
- Support daily classroom routines and developmentally appropriate learning experiences
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
- Promote children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
- Prepare and serve meals and snacks according to approved menus
- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
- Monitor food preparation and meal service
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen
- Assist with inventory and other food service duties
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or GED
- Six (6) college credit hours or Infant/Toddler CDA
- Experience working with infants and toddlers
- Willingness to obtain Early Childhood Development Specialization Certification through Ozarks Tech (paid for by employer)
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Early Childhood degree
- Quantity cooking experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to safely prepare and serve food
- Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
- Commitment to providing exceptional service to children and families
- Salary range: $16.57 – $19.65 per hour
- Employer-Paid Health Insurance Option
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Training and Professional Development Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Work Environment
- Positive Team Culture
Application Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2026
- Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) background check
- Valid driver's license
- Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by law.
