What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant position at Mid-West New Mexico Community Action Program?
Assist the teacher in integrating the educational aspects of all Head Start components into the daily activities in the classroom.
Under the supervision of the classroom teacher:
- provides materials and equipment which will be stimulating to the children’s’ interests.
- provides experiences in a classroom environment that represents a variety of cultural, ethnic, and diverse populations and is reflective of the families and children that we serve.
- encourages parents, volunteers in the classrooms and provides developmentally appropriate activities that build parent-child relationships at home
- assists the teacher in maintaining accurate records necessary for proper operation of the classroom.
- .MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Citizen of the United States or have legal papers to work in the United States.
- Must be 18 years old.
- Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must submit to and pass a Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal background check.
- Upon hire, must complete a 45-hour course and then must work towards a Child Development Associate certification or a Child Development Certification to be completed within 2 years from the date of hire. (These are on-line classes paid by the company).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.90 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $16