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Regional Consolidated Services

Head Start Teacher Assistant

Pay: $29,702/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Burlington, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/2/2026

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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.

$34,476 / year median in North Carolina

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

THIS IS A 10-MONTH POSITION!

We are seeking a caring, energetic, and reliable Assistant Teacher to join our team. The Assistant Teacher will support the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing daily classroom activities, fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment, and ensuring the well-being of all children. The following are duties you will be responsible for: Maintains working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, NC Child Care Regulations, RCS Employee Handbook and RCS Head Start Operations Manual. Offer a program that meets the emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs of both the individual and the group. Carry out appropriate and positive discipline as established by the lead teacher. Ensure program goals are implemented. Maintain a room arrangement that is safe, clean, inviting, interesting and stimulating. Attend trainings and staff meetings Sensitive and responsive to parents and act as resource person for them. Observe, record, and report significant individual and group behavior. Work in coordination with all component areas. Assist the lead teacher with weekly lesson plans Function as part of and help build a supportive team. Establish and maintain good communication with parents through daily interaction at pick up and drop off sites. Responsible for lead teacher duties in the absence of the lead teacher. Assist with daily classroom cleaning such as mopping, trash disposal, sweeping, dusting, etc. Must maintain consistent and regular attendance.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$13.63 - $14.93 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you able to obtain a clear background check through the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)? Are you willing to obtain or currently working towards an associates in early childhood education?

Work Location:

In person