Head Start Teacher Assistant

Head Start Teacher Assistant – Chillicothe Child Development Center Location: Chillicothe, Texas Employer: Rolling Plains Management Corporation (RPMC) Status: Full-Time (School year) 40 hours per week, primarily Monday–Friday. Position Summary: Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking a full time, school year, 40 hour per week Head Start Teacher Assistant for the Chillicothe Child Development Center in Chillicothe, Texas. The normal work hours may be varied by the Center Director to accommodate all hours the Center is open. Responsible to the Center Director. The Teacher Assistant assists the Lead Teacher in implementing their respective program and meeting all required regulations to provide a safe and healthy educational environment and an environment conducive to learning for enrolled children and their families. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Benefits Package: RPMC offers its full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical (mostly employer-paid) and employer paid dental, and vision insurance $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to employee Dependent care FSA (up to $5000 per year provided by employer) Telemedicine, tele-counseling, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Matching 401K plan Paid sick leave, vacation leave, and 14 paid holidays Voluntary benefits: critical illness, accident, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance Additional Details: Sign-On Bonus Offered! Position remains open until filled *Rolling Plains Management is an equal opportunity employer and provider.** Education requirements (any one of the following): An associate degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or a related field with coursework equivalent in child development or early childhood education, with experience in a preschool-age classroom or A CDA Credential in Preschool and a High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years old. Must be willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with the "Drug-Free" Agency Policy. Must be able to pass regular criminal history checks. Must submit to TB tests as required. Must possess the ability to provide reliable self-transportation capable of regional travel. Must possess and maintain a valid Texas motor vehicle operator's permit of appropriate classification and endorsement. Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law. The agency may conduct MVR background checks. PHYSICAL DEMANDS May require extended periods of standing or walking. Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, or moving up to approximately 25 pounds. Regularly required to be on the floor and sit for long periods. Occasional squatting and bending are required. WORK ENVIRONMENT Possess the ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations. The noise level could be moderate to loud when working in a center. Ability to work in a stressful environment and deal effectively with stress. Ability to perform duties and adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Light to normal travel – the ability to travel for activities such as field trips, meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the service area. Ability to drive, occasionally long distances. Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities.