What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher-Watseka position at Vermilion, Iroquois, and Ford Counties, IL...?
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position works as a part of a teaching team to work as a partner with the teacher/lead teacher in developing activities for preschool (Head Start) children to provide them with varied experiences and an appropriate learning environment. Works with typically developing children and children with disabilities. Assistance is given to the teacher in carrying out the goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards. This position works with families to promote parent involvement in the program. In addition, this position might also serve as a Bus Monitor as part of the transportation services provided by the program. This position may be assigned additional duties based upon program need and areas of developing expertise. This position works along with the teacher/lead teacher to attain the goals of the program. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum requirement is one of the following:
1. A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential;
2. Be enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of being hired into the position;
3. An associate or baccalaureate degree (in any area); or
4. Be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree.
Pay:
$ 12.65 enrolled in CDA
$ 12.95 hourly with CDA
$ 13.45 hourly with AA or higher
Great benefits packet, Health insurance, paid leaves and holidays, available at first day of work.
Any new staff hired between November 20th and January 31, 2022, will receive a $250 sign-on Incentive after they have worked 60 days!
All Head Start and Early Head Start employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID 19 to be in compliance with the federal vaccine mandate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.65 - $13.45 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: One location