Essential Job Duties: Assist in the day-to-day activities necessary for operation of the pre-school classroom under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher. (e.g., classroom activities, care, safety, and well being of pre-school aged children and accurate record keeping)
 
Qualifications: The successful applicant should have their CDA (Child Development Associate Certification) and HS diploma/GED), which is the educational requirement for Head Start Assistant Teachers. Applicants must be willing to enroll in an Associate Degree Program in Early Childhood Education.  Should also possess good written, verbal, and computer skills.  Current Tennessee driver’s license and vehicle with liability insurance preferred, but not required. Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work on time to attend required meetings and other job requirements.  Ensure to meet all mandated requirements by the Office of Head Start. Experience and/or training in working with pre-school children is desired.

$10.83 to $12.17 per hour Based on Education
Excellent Benefits Package: 100% Coverage Health Insurance paid by Employer during months worked, 6% Employer Provided Profit Share Plan Contribution, Vision, Dental, AFLAC available
9-Month / 80 hr. - Biweekly / Full-time Position

Applications may be downloaded from the website, picked up at your local Head Start/Early Head Start Center, or you may call (731)364-4825 or email hldavis@nwtncap.org to have an application mailed or emailed to you for your convenience.

(YOU MUST SUBMIT AN ORIGINAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT TO VERIFY ANY RELEVANT COURSEWORK)

**Submit Complete Applications to:

Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council
Head Start/Early Head Start Program
231 South Wilson Street
Dresden, TN 38225
Attn: Human Resource Department, Suite 212
REFERENCE: Assistant Teacher -Center of Interest

ALL ORIGINAL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE DEADLINE OF:

Monday, March 27, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.

However, this program accepts employment applications on an on-going basis.

(ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY POSITION.)

For your convenience, you can email to: applications12579@nwtncap.org. Faxed applications are not accepted!!

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