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Action Inc. Teacher Assistant - Head Start Program in Butte, Montana
JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! “ Action Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing pathways out of poverty in Southwest Montana through innovative, community-based, collaborative approaches.”Employment/FLSA Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt/SeasonalPosition Summary: We are currently seeking an energetic person to join our team in the position of Head Start Teacher Assistant. Through a respectful, constructive, and energetic style guided by the objectives of the organization, the position plays an integral role in the administration of Community Action programs. The successful candidate is responsible for assisting with the instruction of preschool children in activities designed to promote social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth. This position will be a member of the Mining City Head Start #1 Local #4419,MFPE, AFT,AFL-CIO.Duties and Responsibilities:· Assist the classroom teacher in supervising preschool children in activities that are designed to promote social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth; as defined by the Head Start Performance Standards, as well as, the Head Start Act.· Responsible for the implementation of School Readiness activities that promote a successful transition to Kindergarten.Requirements Child Development Associate (CDA); or Associate Degree in Early Childhood; or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; or 1 year of experience and must obtain CDA within 2 years. Must be insurable. Will be required to submit to a criminal background check and fingerprinting.Action Inc. offers a competitive benefit package, which in addition to compensation, includes paid leave; paid holidays; medical, vision, dental, life insurance and retirement benefits through the Montana Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). This position will be open until filled Action Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Jamie Paul at 406-533-6858 or jpaul@action-inc.org