Teaching Assistant

Our Head Start program serves low-income families with education, health screenings and family support. Most of our families work at the nearby hospital and business park. We're looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team in Huntsville.

This is a good fit for someone working toward a teaching degree. This position is on site in Huntsville.

Day to day:

• Escort students to the bus or the nurse's office
• Stay with the class during short teacher absences as school policy allows
• Assist students with toileting, feeding and mobility in special education settings
• Collect work samples and progress monitoring data for the teacher
• Supervise students at lunch, recess, arrival and dismissal

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience working with children preferred
• High school diploma or GED, plus 48 college credits, an associate degree, or a passing score on the Alabama paraprofessional assessment
• Patience with young children and students with disabilities
• Good communication with teachers and students
• Reliable attendance during the school year
• Clear background check and fingerprinting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 32 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Morning shift

Experience:

• Teaching Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Huntsville, AL (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Stonekit Kids.