Posted Date: January 06, 2009
Closing/Review Date: Continuous Recruitment
Position Title:  Head Start ECE Teacher Assistant
Locations:Bartow Head Start – 1 Goodyear Avenue Cartersville, GA
                  Floyd Head Start – 309 Reservoir Street Rome, GA
                  Gordon Head Start – 7414 Fairmount Hwy SE Calhoun, GA
                  Haralson Head Start–1814 Macedonia Church Rd Buchanan GA
                  Paulding Head Start – 145 Academy Drive Dallas, GA
                  Polk Head Start – 122 Grady Road Cedartown, GA
                  Country Kids – 312 South Piedmont Avenue Rockmart, GA 
Salary Range: $8.34 per hr. – $10.64 per hr. Depending on Credentials, Degree & Experience
This is a 10-month position, w/option to be paid on 12-month basis. Salary will be based on hours worked.
Screening: Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be considered

General Description of Position:Under the direct supervision of the Center Manager, the Teachers Assistant will be responsible for the planning and implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities according to the requirements of the Head Start Performance Standards, Georgia Bright form the Start: Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) Rules and Regulations and Tallatoona CAP, Inc. policies and procedures and develop a team approach to classroom teaching in collaboration with the Teacher.

Minimum Qualifications:

• CDA Certification or Early Childhood Diploma
• Experience working with pre-school children in an educational setting

Requirements:

1. Must have passed the GA Work Ready “Work Keys” testing / silver certificate level score preferred
   
2. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, a criminal background check and fingerprint background check (GBI and FBI)
   
3. Must have access to an automobile, a valid drivers’ license, maintain adequate liability insurance and be able to travel (home visits, trainings and meetings as required)
   
4. Must be able to lift 40 pounds
   
5. Must have the ability to work with individuals inclusive of all ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds

To obtain an application: Please visit Current Job Listings on our website at tallatoonacap.org and print an application for completion or call 770-382-5388 and request an application be mailed to you.

NOTE
Those with bilingual skills who meet the qualifications will be given preference
Tallatoona CAP, Inc. is a DFW/EOE

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