Head Start Teacher Assistant
Coastal Community Action Inc - havelock, NC
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Includes up to $1,500 sign-on bonus! We are looking for a Teacher Assistant to join our Head Start team at Coastal Community Action! CCA is a private nonprofit corporation providing a variety of services to a target population of low-income children and families in ten counties in eastern NC, with a mission of empowering them to become self-sufficient. What You'll Do: Assists with the coordination and the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum that addresses the educational, social, emotional, nutritional, and physical development of the children. Uses positive guidance methods such as redirection and reinforcement; reasonable and consistent guidelines and anticipates problem areas in advance when possible. Adapts lesson plan, method of instruction, use of classroom materials, level of assistance, and learning environment as needed to meet the needs of children having a disability according to their Individualized Education Plan (IEP/IFSP). Assists with providing 2 Home Visits each year to parents and children. Share information with parents regarding their childs development utilizing data gathered from ongoing assessments. Assists with providing a minimum of 2 Parent-Teacher Conferences each year to share information about the childs individual development and update family goals. (2 conferences each year for Head Start children, 3 conferences each year for Early Head Start children). Assists with the planning and supervising of activities within all learning environments (i.e. the classroom environment, outdoors, field trips). Assists with the development and implementation of lesson plans that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of children. Partners with families to include parent participation in goal setting for both the child and the family. What You'll Have: CDA preschool credential required or an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, or an Associates Degree in a related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education preferred. Head Start NC Pre-K Teacher Aides are required to have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, or an Associates Degree in a related field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education. One or more years of experience teaching pre-school children. Valid background clearance. What We Offer: Health insurance (100% company-paid premium for employees) Dental insurance (100% company-paid premium for employees) Basic Life insurance (100% company-paid for employees) Long-Term Disability (100% company-paid for employees) 401(k) matching up to 4% Vacation days + sick leave 13-14 paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Job Type: Full-time Pay: $14.25 - $17.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
Created: 2024-10-11