Teaching Assistant I
Company: Head Start, Inc.
Location: Billings
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
*Join our Team and Ignite Young Minds*
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of
children? We're seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for our Head
Start program, where your enthusiasm and creativity will help shape
the future of our little learners.
Not only will you be a vital part of our education staff, but
you'll also enjoy excellent benefits that truly value your
contribution, including:
JOB SUMMARY:This position provides support to the education
component at Head Start, Inc. To ensure high quality,
individualized early childhood education by assisting Teachers in
the classroom. This position participates in service strategies
that contribute to the welfare of Head Start, Inc. And the families
served while being mindful of the responsibility to maintain
confidentiality, be supportive and provide a child friendly
atmosphere. This position serves with integrity and fidelity to
ensure Head Start, Inc. Values are incorporated into daily
operations. This position works in tandem with the classroom
teacher to provide a cohesive education program for families and to
ensure school readiness for the children.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:CLASSROOM
WORKING CONDITIONS:The working environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. While
performing the duties of this position, the employee works in busy
classrooms or a shared office environment, travels by vehicle, may
be exposed to changing weather conditions, and works in varied
environments. The noise level is usually moderate.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Child Development Associate
(CDA) credential, Montana Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program or
associate degree in early childhood education is required within 2
years of hire (on the job training is typically provided). Two
years of childcare experience in a licensed facility is
preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk,
listen, stand, walk, and sit. The employee is also often required
to use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls, reach with
hands and arms, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and
move quickly to respond to children's health and safety needs. The
employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities are required for the job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the
ability to adjust focus.
Compensation details: 16.2-18.64 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: Head Start, Inc., Billings , Teaching Assistant I, Other , Billings, Montana
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