Teacher Assistant - Alma College
Listed on 2026-07-02
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
Job Title:
Teacher Assistant
Classification:
Full-time, non-exempt, hourly
Salary Range: HS 01-04 ($17.44 - $18.60 - $19.68 - $20.89*)
* To be eligible for HS 04 an employee must have a bachelor's degree in a field related to the position.
Hours:
40/week
Work Weeks: 41-44/year (school year)
Program:
Head Start
Reports To:
Teacher
Positions Supervised:
None
EightCAP, Inc., improves our community by collaborating with private, government, and community organizations to deliver programs that alleviate the causes of poverty and its effects, allowing individuals to become self-sufficient.
Role OverviewAs a Teacher Assistant, you are responsible for assisting the Teacher in ensuring that a safe, healthy and organized environment is created for both children and adults through planning and implementing learning experiences via effective curriculum implementation and assessment. This position involves regular communication with children, families, and staff, ensuring requirements and outcomes are met. You will support the social and emotional development of children by encouraging families to be actively involved in their children’s education and recognize that a child’s parents/guardians are their first and most important teachers.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide a safe, healthy, organized environment for children through daily monitoring of activities, maintenance of the classroom, and completion of required checklists.
Comply with program confidentiality policies concerning personally identifiable information about children, families, and other staff members and must maintain professional boundaries with enrolled children and families at all times.
Follow regulations and requirements of the Office of Head Start, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Assist in maintaining accurate records, including but not limited to attendance, CACFP meal time documentation, in‑Kind, communicable disease reports, participate in planning, conducting and documenting home visits and parent teacher conferences, share child outcomes, and evaluate progress towards individual child and family goals, reporting and suspected child abuse or neglect.
Communicate positively with children, parents/guardians, teaching team, support staff, community partners, and supervisor.
Work professionally and cooperatively with staff, parents/guardians, volunteers, service providers, and community partners to ensure smooth operations and address any concerns.
Be familiar with emergency procedures in order to respond effectively in the case of an emergency.
Actively participate in professional development and training opportunities that ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Child Day Care Licensing Regulations.
The Teacher Assistant demonstrates accountability by following the classroom schedule and ensuring that transitions between activities happen smoothly, which helps maintain a structured and predictable environment, crucial for young children’s sense of security and learning.
The Teacher Assistant utilizes open, clear, and respectful communication with children, families, staff, and community partners.
When challenges arise, the Teacher Assistant will approach these situations with empathy, seeking to understand the root causes and working collaboratively to find solutions.
The Teacher Assistant will empower families in their role as the first and most important teachers in their children’s life.
- Associate degree in early childhood education or child development, a Preschool or Birth to 5 Child Development Associate (CDA) or an associate degree in a related field with 12 semester hours in early childhood education or child development.
- Ability to communicate effectively and positively and work collaboratively with staff, families, agency representatives, service providers, and community organizations in a…
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