Head Start Teaching Assistant - Fountain Plaza

Job Title: Head Start Teacher Aide

Reports To: Center Manager

Status: Non-Exempt

Position Overview: Join our team as a Head Start Teacher Aide and help shape the future! In this role, you will support the Head Start Teacher in fostering the social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development of children in a safe, nurturing environment. Responsibilities include assisting with classroom activities, maintaining a positive learning space, supervising children, and engaging parents in their child's education. This is a 10-month position (August-June).

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Support:

• Assist with classroom activities, including bilingual/multicultural education and support for children with disabilities.
• Help assess children's growth and development.
• Individualize activities to meet each child's unique needs.
• Engage parents in classroom and at-home learning activities.

Child Supervision & Safety:

• Supervise children at all times, ensuring a safe, supportive environment.
• Respond to emergencies by providing first aid, CPR, and accessing emergency services as needed.

Classroom Environment:

• Prepare and organize materials for lessons and activities.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and literacy-rich environment that encourages exploration and learning.
• Promote family-style meals by engaging children in positive social interactions during mealtime.

Administrative Support:

• Record attendance, meal counts, and other essential data using Child Plus.
• Input information from home visits and parent conferences.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with the teacher, supervisors, and specialists to integrate recommendations and create a cohesive program.

Qualifications

Required:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
• Ability to work at any center within the area.
• Must pass a physical exam, TB test, and background checks.
• Valid driver's license and insured vehicle.

Preferred:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• At least 3 months of experience working with children aged 3-5.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Flexibility with assignments and schedules.
• Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Dedication to working with diverse populations.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and squat for extended periods.
• Lift or carry children or objects up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions: This role operates in a classroom environment with regular interaction with children, families, and staff.

Benefits

We value and support our team members with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Affordable medical insurance with low individual premiums.
• Fully employer-paid benefits:
  • Vision and dental insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Life insurance policy is valued at 2x your annual salary.
  • Employee Assistance Program for wellness and support.
• Employer contribution of 5% of your annual pay into a 401(k)-retirement plan after 6 months of employment.

• Paid holidays, including seasonal breaks (One week in November, Two weeks in December/January, and One week in March).

Access free Gold Gym memberships to support your health and well-being.

Why Join Us?

Child Inc. is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace that values professional growth. We are an Affirmative Action/EEO Employer dedicated to making a difference in our community.

Apply Today! Help us empower young learners and their families.

Pay

$20.72 - $23.93 (depending on years of experience and education)

Hours

M-F 7:00am - 3:30pm