Mills County Head Start Assistant Teacher
About The Position
WCCA seeks an Assistant Teacher for the Mills County 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. 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 for our program begins in August and ends in May.
Requirements
- Current and valid driver's license
- Dependable transportation
- Auto liability insurance
- All WCCA Head Start staff members are required to complete background check which includes fingerprinting.
Nice To Haves
- BA/BS or AA/AS Degree in Early Childhood or Education
Responsibilities
- assisting teacher in planning
- volunteer recruitment
- classroom activities
- home visits
- reporting
- exhibiting good communication
- problem solving
- overall positive attitude
- work with children and families from various cultural, economic & social backgrounds
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vacation/sick pay
- Paid holidays
- IPERS
- 403(B) retirement programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
