Teacher Assistant
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By Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership, Inc. 6/1/2026
As our supportive Teacher Assistant, you will assist teachers and ensure children are gaining the skills and competencies necessary to be prepared to succeed in their present and future environments. This role provides steady, structured, and detailed work, and you will be relied on to assist with the implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate activities of young students daily. As a naturally people-focused individual, it is your strong desire to help others that keeps you motivated in this role. We are Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership (OWCAP), and we are searching for a Teacher Assistant to implement a comprehensive curriculum that is focused on creating effective experiences for children and their families.
What you'll need to be our
Teacher Assistant:
Unselfish and approachable with a preference for detailed, skill-based work
Accommodating and analytical, while producing highly precise and accurate work
Patient, conscientious, relaxed, and cooperative team worker
High school diploma, GED, or equivalency preferred
Must be willing to obtain a CDA (child development associate certificate) within 2 years of hire (OWCAP covers the cost of enrollment and course)
Why you'll love working with us: Full-time Status
- Regular, Full Time, Non-Exempt
Full benefits
- holiday pay, paid time off, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401 K
Professional growth opportunities
Engaging, meaningful work that makes a difference in our local communities
Excellent leadership & work culture that values & recognizes its employees
Employee Assistance Program
Employee CapCares Program
Employee Wellness Program
Starting Wage
- $15.50
- based on education and experience
What you'll do as the
Teacher Assistant:
Plan, assist with implementation, and evaluate daily, developmentally appropriate activities
Provide quality teacher-child interactions and work on building trust relationships with all assigned children.
Build quality teacher-parent relationships. Involve parents in curriculum planning and classroom volunteering. Provide information and problem-solve to address the needs of families
Use and embrace the family's culture, ethnicity, background, and composition
Use developmentally appropriate behavior guidance and classroom management skills. Work with an interdisciplinary team
Conduct family-style meal and snack times and ensure compliance with Head Start standards; USDA/CACFP, Child Care Licensing, Caring for our Children National Standards
Support in the arrangement of the classroom to provide safe, developmentally appropriate use; care for and maintain the appearance and cleanliness of the classroom
Assess each child's health status. Care for the health and safety of children as established by the Head Start Standards; Child Care Licensing, Caring for our Children National Standards
Ensure child safety by never leaving them alone. Follow Active Supervision at all times.
Support the teacher's role as leader of the classroom team. Participate as a member of the classroom team. Communicate with team members to ensure the functions of the classroom are met.
Who we are: Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership www.owcap.org Thank you for considering an opportunity at Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership (OWCAP). Our mission is to elevate individuals, families, and communities of Weber County by improving self-sufficiency through services and collaboration. Our programs include Head Start/ Early Head Start, Mental Health Support, Landlord Tenant Mediation, Family Housing Support, Employment Assistance, Circles program, VITA, Benefits Navigation, On-Site Weber School District (WSD) Adult Education Classes, On-site WSD ESL Classes, and Communities that Care
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