Teacher Assistant

Department: Head Start
Location: Arcadia, WI
Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
Starting Wage: $15.80 - $22.48 per hour

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Job Description:

Western Dairyland Head Start is hiring a Teacher Assistant to work at our Head Start Center located at 358 E River Street, Arcadia, WI. This is a full-time, 36 hours per week, Monday through Thursday position. The wage range is $15.80 to $22.48 per hour. 

Head Start promotes school readiness of children under the age of five from income-eligible families by supporting their growth and development in a positive learning environment through comprehensive services, which include early learning, health, and family well-being. We're a mission-driven organization making a positive impact in our community since 1966.

Essential Functions:

  • Supervise children and their activities to ensure their safety and well-being
  • Plan and implement classroom activities
  • Provide children with a model to support and develop a positive self-concept
  • Implement positive guidance and model appropriate practice
  • Prepare the classroom, outdoor space, and other center facilities to ensure they are safe, clean, and ready for the daily activities
  • Support the inclusion of all children
  • Recommend purchase of equipment and supplies
  • Maintain attendance records on each child
  • Observe children daily for signs of illness
  • Assist with developmental screenings and ongoing assessments
  • Knowledge of state and federal Head Start regulations; Child Care Licensing Rules; Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework; Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement; and Developmentally Appropriate Practices
  • Demonstrate understanding of Head Start philosophy and Western Dairyland Head Start's core values
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to culture and family background
  • Comply with Policies and Procedures and Standards of Conducts
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Complete individual needs assessment and develop professional development goal annually
  • Complete a minimum of 25 hours of professional development per year

Qualifications: 

  • To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory and must: 
  • Have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team 
  • Be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality 
  • Be punctual 
  • Clearance of background checks as required by local, state, and federal regulations 
  • Physical examination and TB test as required by local, state, and federal regulations 

Education Requirements:

  • 18 years of age 
  • Introduction to Child Care Profession within 6 months of hire
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or Registry certificate; are enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire

Licenses, Certifications, Authorizations Required:

  • CDA Credential or Registry certificate 
  • Must have a valid driver’s license 
  • Must have an insured vehicle 
  • Must meet Western DairyLand’s insurability requirements 
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification 

We offer a complete benefits package including:

Vacation, personal leave, holidays, sick leave

  • Summers off
  • 63 hours of vacation during the school year
  • 18 hours of personal time off
  • 8 paid holidays during the school year
  • Sick leave accrued at 0.05709 hours per hour worked
    • approximately 6 hours of sick leave per month for full-time employees
    • maximum accrued sick leave of 432 hours
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability agency paid

401(k) plan with up to a 6% match 

Employees can contribute immediately. After 1 year of employment, the agency will contribute between 3 and 6 percent, dependent on the employee's contribution.

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Health Insurance

  • 90% of premiums covered for individual coverage
  • 75% premiums covered for additional coverage needed
  • $3,750 deductible reimbursement for individuals and up to $6,500 reimbursed for family deductibles
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health and Dependent Care

Dental Insurance

  • Employee Only $36.67 per month
  • Employee + Family $108.20 per month

Vision Insurance

  • Employee Only $5.43 per month
  • Employee + Spouse $12.47 per month
  • Employee + Child(ren) $13.82 per month
  • Employee + Family $21.10 per month

Additional Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program - fully paid
  • Basic Life Insurance - fully paid (plus additional group coverage amounts)
  • Flexible work schedule with generous accommodations for family, school, and volunteer commitments
  • Opportunities for continuing education, conferences, and classes
  • Employees have access to our Discount Marketplace
  • WDEOC is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

To apply:

Apply on our website or send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources at HR@wdeoc.org

Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. 

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