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Head Start Preschool

Assistant Teacher

Pay: $15.91–$19.56/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Ottawa, OH (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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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.

$33,340 / year median in Ohio

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Assistant Teacher Ottawa, Ohio Develop, coordinate and maintain a comprehensive education program at the classroom level in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Ohio Day Care Licensing, and Agency policies and procedures in partnership with Lead Teachers, Class Aides, Site Supervisors, and Head Start team members. This position is Full-Time, working 37.5 hours/week. The wage scale is $15.91 to 19.56/hour, depending on experience and education.

Desired Attributes:

Flexible
Analytical
Collaborative and Professional
Strong Initiative
Good Oral/Written Communication skills
Strong Customer Service Skills

QUALIFICATIONS

Overall Requirement :

Must be sensitive to the needs of low-income individuals and able to work with individuals of all cultural backgrounds and ages. Must adhere to values of the

HHWP CAC

including Advocacy, Professionalism, and Partnership. Must be committed to the Agency's mission to reduce the conditions of poverty by providing comprehensive services to improve lives.

Minimum Education:

GED or High School diploma and must obtain a Child Development Credential (CDA) within two years of hire at the expense of the program.

Minimum Experience:

One year working within a preschool environment. Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, maintain state minimum amount of automobile liability insurance as well as the ability to meet and maintain all funding source requirements. This position will be required to use a personal vehicle or have reliable transportation in order to serve all service areas on a daily basis. Must be able to lift 75 pounds occasionally.

Benefits:

HHWP Community Action Commission provides a rewarding paid time off package, several tiers of health benefits where coverage is carried throughout the summer, and a 403(b)retirement in which we match contributions 100% up to 5%. Applications must be completed along with a letter of interest. Applications may be obtained from HHWP CAC or at www.hhwpcac.org. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.91 - $19.56 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person