Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Hiring NOW – Teacher Assistants!

Join us at Macon Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc.! (Macon-Bibb and Monroe County)

Do you have a passion for working with children and their families in an effort to help close the achievement gap?

Why Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc.?

Average 5 weeks paid time off annually (Christmas, Spring & Summer Breaks)

Comprehensive benefits, including 401K Profit Share and 403b Retirement Plans

Career growth opportunities

Caring, supportive, FUN, working environment

Ability to make a difference, In the lives of the children and families we serve

The Teacher Assistant’s role is working with children between the ages of 3-5, it encompasses the following:

CLASS™ teacher-child interactions

Learning environment

Curriculum

Child assessment

Meeting all children’s needs

Working with families

Professional growth and collaboration

Requirements:

CDA for pre-school aged children or higher ECE certification. AA in Early Childhood Education is preferred.

Experience working with pre-school children.

Intermediate computer literacy in email, word processing, internet navigation and skills to work with Program specific databases,

Pass all background checks and drug screenings.

Daily reliable transportation – must be willing to use personal vehicle to make home visits, attend meetings and other assigned duties for the Agency.

Ability to sit, bend, crawl, kneel for long periods of time or repeatedly and must be able to lift/carry up to 50lbs.The mission of Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc., is committed to reducing poverty by providing collaborative comprehensive services and resources that empower economically disadvantaged families to achieve self-sufficiency.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range - $13.43 - $14.92 per hour, dependent on education and experience.