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East Missouri Action Agency, Inc.
Assistant Teacher
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$33,941 / year median in Missouri
+8% projected growth
Job Description
East Missouri Action Agency has an opening for an Assistant Teacher in Head Start . As part of the education staff, this position assists staff in meeting or exceeding the overall goals of the Head Start Program to ensure smooth operations of the program by serving in different facets to meet licensing regulations. This position assists in classrooms, the kitchen, and on the playground. Applicants must be 18 or older and must possess a High School Diploma or GED and complete the CDA process within two years of employment. The ability to lift at least 25 pounds and pass an annual physical and TB test is required. The candidate filling this position must attend training as required by Federal, local or State Government. Good attendance is crucial in this position. This position works 32 hours per week and the starting pay is $15.00/hour with an excellent benefit package that includes the following: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Options (after 60 days) $25,000 of Employer Paid Life Insurance (after 60 days) Voluntary Life Insurance Options 403(b) Retirement Employee Contribution Option 403(b) Retirement Employer Contribution (after 1 year) Paid Holidays Paid Vacation & Sick Leave Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Supplemental Insurance Options through Globe Life Summer and Christmas Break Interested applicants can apply online at https://eastmoaa.org/careers/. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check. EMAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify.