Head Start Assistant Teacher - Red Oak

West Central Community Action•Red Oak, IA

13h

About The Position

WCCA seeks an Assistant Teacher for the Red Oak Head Start Program. Duties include assisting teacher in planning, volunteer recruitment, classroom activities, home visits, reporting, and other activities. Assistant Teachers are appropriate role models for children and parents through exhibiting good communication, problem solving and overall positive attitude. Assistant Teachers must have the ability to work with children and families from various cultural, economic & social backgrounds. BA/BS or AA/AS Degree in Early Childhood or Education preferred. May consider High School/GED in lieu of college requirement. Valid driver's license, dependable transportation and auto liability insurance are required for this position. This position is scheduled 40 hours per week, 38-weeks per yea r and will work with 3 - 5 year old children. Our 38 week schedule begins in August and will end in May. Benefits include Health, dental and lif e insurance, vacation/sick pay, paid holidays, IPERS and 403(B) retirement programs. Interested applicants may apply online at: https://www.westcentralca.org/careers All WCCA Head Start staff members are required to complete background check which includes fingerprinting.

Requirements

ability to work with children and families from various cultural, economic & social backgrounds
Valid driver's license
dependable transportation
auto liability insurance
complete background check which includes fingerprinting