Teacher Assistant-Burnett Head Start at Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative – Louisville, Kentucky

Job Title: Teacher Assistant

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the Teacher Assistant, will assist in managing the classroom, playground supervision of children, preparing materials for learning activities, participating with and guiding children in learning activities, assist in providing safe and sanitary environments for children and working with parents/legal guardians in reference to planning for childrens needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma/GED and have an Preschool CDA credential (OR) are enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate or Bachelors degree in child development or early childhood education (OR) are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the date of hire.

COMPENSATION: $16.80 - $25.38 Based on Education and Experience. Minimum being High School diploma and maximum being BA degree in IECE or ECE with 10 years of experience.

Benefits: State Health Insurance, State Pension, 100% Tuition covered for IECE or ECE degree, $500 sign-on/$500 Retention bonus, paid sick and annual leave