Teacher Assistant

Job overview

The Teacher Assistant role is onsite in Eloy, AZ, in a classroom and office setting, generally during regular business hours and averaging at least 40 hours per week. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the Head Start Program. The assistant works directly with children and supports the classroom teacher in planning and implementing early childhood activities. The role contributes to a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment while supporting family engagement, children’s daily routines, and classroom operations.

What you'll do

• Supervise and assist children with daily activities
• support developmentally appropriate lesson planning, IEP goals, assessments, language development, and classroom operations
• encourage parent participation and communicate with families
• maintain a clean and safe classroom
• assist with home visits, parent meetings, conferences, screenings, referrals, meals, and children with differing abilities
• complete assigned reports and maintain confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

teacher assistant

eloy az

pinal gila community child services

head start

early childhood

classroom support

child supervision

family engagement

iep support

cda enrollment

40 hours per week

english/spanish desirable

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Head Start teacher assistants must enroll in a CDA credential program and complete it within two years of hire. A high school diploma or GED is required; CDA/ECE certificate or associate degree preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desirable.

About the employer

Pinal Gila Community Child Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.