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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
• At minimum, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent coursework focused on infant/toddler development is required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain CDA in Infant/Toddler within 6 months of hire (for Multi-Site Teacher Assistant).
• Willingness to travel to different classroom locations based on agency need.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a preschool or infant/toddler classroom preferred.
• CDA credential or Associate’s degree preferred (for Multi-Site Teacher Assistant).
• Previous experience with children ages 0–5 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead classroom instruction, planning, and implementation of daily lessons and activities aligned with individualized learning needs.
• Assist in conducting child assessments and using data to guide instruction and developmental planning.
• Foster strong partnerships with families through regular communication, home visits, conferences, and engagement in classroom activities.
• Collaborate with families to identify and access needed resources or community services.
• Assist with meal service, model social interactions during mealtime, and help maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Participate in recruitment and enrollment efforts for Early Head Start and Head Start programs.
• Collect and maintain required child health and program documentation.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities at the local, state, and national levels.
• Support and document in-kind contributions and volunteer hours.
• Ensure compliance with MCCAA policies, Head Start Performance Standards, DHS Licensing, and NAEYC Accreditation.