Teacher Assistant

Worcester Community Action Council Inc • Southbridge, MA

19d • $18 - $21

About The Position

Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) operates Early Head Start and Head Start programs providing early education and care for families throughout Southern Worcester County, from the prenatal period through kindergarten enrollment. The programs support positive parent-child interactions through developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for the whole family.

The Teacher Assistant works with the Lead Teacher to plan, organize, and carry out classroom programming and activities that contribute to children’s overall growth, self-esteem, social competence, and development. The role may involve travel among WCAC’s centers in East Brookfield, Southbridge, and Webster, and the job site may change based on program needs. Evening hours may be required to meet the needs of families and programs.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in early childhood education, social work, human services, or a related field.
• Commitment to continue education toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn software and databases used by WCAC.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Positive, friendly, and resourceful demeanor.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Embrace and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Department of Early Education and Care license.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to successfully complete an annual CORI/SORI/DCF review.
• Mandatory physical and evidence of negative Mantoux, as required by DEEC; Hepatitis B is optional.
• First Aid and CPR certificates.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak Spanish or other languages.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Lead Teacher to plan, organize, and carry out classroom programming and activities.
• Contribute to children’s overall growth, self-esteem, social competence, and development through classroom activities.
• Support developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for children and whole-family participation.
• Travel to different centers as program needs require.

Benefits

• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities.
• Health, dental, vision, life/LTD insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan with no waiting period to enroll.
• Generous paid holiday calendar.
• Three weeks of paid vacation.
• Three wellness days.
• Sick time.
• Summers off.
• Additional pay differential for bilingual employees.
• Fair and transparent pay practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree