Teachers Assistant-Preschool

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The primary responsibility of a Classroom Teacher Assistant is to work with children who may have special needs within the classroom and assist with various classroom duties. Experience with 3-5 year old children is preferred. Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development Associate (CDA), or Early Childhood Course I and II is preferred, or a high school diploma with six months of work or volunteer experience with young children is required; Head Start experience is preferred. This position is for 5 hours on Monday and 8 hours per day, Tuesday Friday, for approximately 9 months/year. Wage is $14.70-$16.81 per hour depending on training and experience. Wood County Head Start promotes further educating our staff with monthly trainings as well as provides a tuition reimbursement option for dedicated staff. Benefits include health insurance, retirement, personal and sick time. Wood County Head Start promotes a well-balanced work-to-home aspect with a very flexible work schedule. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Experience: childcare: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines. Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order. Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play. Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with 3-5 year old children is preferred. Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development Associate (CDA), or Early Childhood Course I and II is preferred, or a high school diploma with six months of work or volunteer experience with young children is required; Head Start experience is preferred. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: 1011 8th Street S Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 E-Mail a Rsum: [email protected]