Teacher Assistant- Head Start (Shelby, Spencer, Henry, Eminence, Bullitt, Oldham, Trimble, Gallatin, Owen)

TEACHER ASSISTANT GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the Teacher, the Teacher Assistant will assist in managing the classroom, playground supervision of children, preparing materials for learning activities, participating with and guiding children in learning activities, assist in providing safe and sanitary environments for children and working with parents/legal guardians in reference to planning for children’s needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma/GED and have an Preschool CDA credential (OR) are enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education (OR) are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the date of hire.

COMPENSATION

Bullitt/Eminence/Gallatin/Henry/Oldham/Owen/Shelby/Spencer/Trimble $15.37 - $25.25 Benefits: State Health Insurance, State Pension, 100% Tuition covered for IECE or ECE degree, $500 sign-on/$500 Retention bonus, paid sick and annual leave