Head Start Teacher Asst

MID CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY • Murfreesboro, TN

7d • $17 - $18

About The Position

The Head Start Teacher Assistant assists the Teacher with the day-to-day operation of a Head Start classroom and assumes the Teacher’s role during the Teacher’s absence. The position supports classroom planning and activities, child development assessment and individualization, family engagement, health information collection, meals, cleaning, recruitment, and program compliance. The assistant must obtain a CDA credential with a preschool designation within 12 months of hire.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Previous work experience in a preschool or with children ages 0–5.
• Must obtain a CDA credential with a preschool designation within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• CDA credential or Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning daily lessons and activities, and assume major classroom responsibilities as requested and as expertise is gained.
• Assist with assessing each child’s developmental level and use assessment and other information to individualize activities and services for each child.
• Make home visits, work with parents on issues, and participate in problem-solving with parents and/or volunteers.
• Keep parents informed through conferences, letters, newsletters, anecdotal notes, home visits, and telephone calls.
• Assist parents in obtaining needed community resources and services.
• Collect and provide health information on each child as required by the program.
• Assist with preparing and cleaning up meals, and eat meals with the children.
• Assist with classroom and center cleaning duties as requested or required.
• Assist with parent meetings or trainings.
• Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
• Attend and participate in assigned meetings, work groups, team meetings, committees, workshops, individual training, and training conferences, including pre-service and in-service training.
• Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the Agency and submit necessary documents as directed.
• Comply with agency and Head Start policies and procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, and applicable early childhood standards, including DHS Licensing Standards and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Assume the Teacher’s role during the Teacher’s absence.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance.
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance.
• 100% employer-paid life insurance.
• Low-cost vision insurance available.
• 5% employer contribution to a 401(k) after one year of service, with no employee contribution required.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Meaningful work serving children and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED