What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant position at Central Arkansas Development Council?
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FACT SHEET
AS A PARTNER WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES, WE REPORT ALL APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO KEEP THEIR SCHEDULED INTERVIEW OR FAIL TO REPORT FOR A SET START DATE. ONLY SERIOUS APPLICANTS NEED APPLY.
POSITION: Teacher Assistant
LOCATION: Amity Head Start Center
HOURS: 40 hours per week
FULL-TIME: X
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled
DATE POSITION TO BE FILLED: As soon as possible
SALARY: EXP Only $12.30 per Hour or Minimum of CDA $12.48 per Hour
Assist in maintaining a safe, healthy, clean, organized, orderly learning environment in the classroom and outside play areas building positive self-concepts, individual strengths and group interactions.
Assist children with daily health needs ensuring children are cleaned if clothes get soiled.
Assist with daily nutrition and health observations of the children, maintaining up-to-date records.
Assist in setting up learning centers for the lesson plan that day and interact and supervise children at all times.
Encourage acceptable social, safety, health and eating habits.
Assist serving lunch and snack, helping with cleanup and naptime responsibilities
Help keep toys clean & sanitized
Assist in the preparation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans, materials and activities for pre-school children.
Relate effectively with parents and children establishing positive relationships
Follow emergency procedures and safety rules.
Participate in coordination of home and classroom parent involvement.
In the absence of the Lead Teacher perform duties of that position as assigned.
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or GED required and Child Development Associate (CDA) or higher degree in early childhood preferred. One-year certificate from college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.
EXPERIENCE NEEDED: Experience working w/pre-school children in a classroom setting preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Criminal Background Check. Regularly must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
“EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”
Central Arkansas Development Council
To download Employment Application go to www.cadc.com or for more information call 501-315-1121
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.30 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- General Education Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $12 - $12
