Teacher Assistant, Head Start

Job overview

The Teacher Assistant role is onsite in Ionia, MI, in Head Start and Early Head Start classroom settings. Compensation is not specified in the listing. EightCAP, Inc. works with community partners to deliver programs addressing poverty and its effects. The assistant supports the teacher in maintaining a safe, healthy, organized classroom and implementing learning experiences. Through classroom monitoring, communication with families and staff, documentation, and support for children's social and emotional development, the role contributes to program requirements and child and family goals.

What you'll do

• Help maintain a safe, healthy, organized classroom
• monitor activities, maintain the classroom, and complete checklists
• follow confidentiality and professional-boundary policies
• comply with Head Start, Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements
• maintain attendance, meal, and other program records
• participate in planning and documenting home visits and parent-teacher conferences
• communicate with children, families, staff, and community partners
• collaborate on classroom operations
• know emergency procedures
• participate in required professional development and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

teacher assistant

head start

early head start

early childhood education

classroom support

child development

family communication

ionia mi

eightcap

40 hours weekly

41–44 work weeks

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• medical flexible spending
• 401(k) with a 5% employer match after one year. Benefits begin on the 31st day of employment.

Why this role

Requires an associate degree in early childhood education or child development, a Preschool or Birth to 5 Child Development Associate credential, or a related associate degree with 12 semester hours in early childhood education or child development. Local travel between program sites, training locations, meetings, and community events may be required; a valid Michigan driver's license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation are required.

About the employer

Eightcap Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.