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Washington County Opportunities, Inc.

Assistant Head Start Teacher

Pay: $14.50–$15.91/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Greenville, MS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/9/2026

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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.

$35,880 / year median in Mississippi

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Position:

Head Start Assistant Teachers Tour of Duty:

40 Hours per week, 9 months per year/Fulltime Permanent.

Salary Range:

$14.50-$15.91 (Hourly)

Open Period:

August 5, 2026, Thru Close of Business, Wednesday August12 ,2026

Qualifications:

This position requires a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or CDA in PreK. The entering salary level will be based on years of experience performing related functions. Requirements include passing the FBI Criminal Record Background Check, Physical and TB Screening.

Duty Location:

Various Center Locations How to

Apply:

Complete an employment application. Applicants will be considered based on Job Performance (including current and prior year performance evaluations), Education Credentials, and Discipline/Conduct History. Who May be

Considered:

Designated for UPWARD MOBILITY and the General Public.

NOTE:

Applications for these positions will be accepted through Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$14.50 - $15.91 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person