Preschool Teacher Assistant

Preschool Teacher Assistant
***$2,500 Hiring Bonus***

Are you passionate about supporting high-quality early childhood education, collaboration, and care? Join Tri-County Head Start as a Preschool Teacher Assistant and receive a $2,500 hiring bonus after completing six months of successful employment, subject to the eligibility requirements. This is a wonderful opportunity to be a Difference Maker in the lives of children and families.

Position Summary

The Preschool Teacher Assistant supports the lead teacher in:

• Creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment
• Leading daily classroom routines and lesson planning
• Supervising and engaging children
• Supporting social, emotional, and developmental needs of children

Schedule : Full-time, part-year; 35 hours per week for 42 weeks, August through May
Hours : Monday–Thursday, 7:15 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Pay Range : $17.92–$25.43 per hour, depending on education and experience

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Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Willingness to obtain a Child Development Associate Credential within the first year of employment
• Previous experience working with young children ages one through five preferred
• Successful completion of all required background checks and pre-employment requirements

Tri-County Head Start provides training support, CDA coaching, and opportunities to grow into teacher-qualified positions.

Eligible Employee Benefits

• Paid professional development
• Generous leave package, including paid sick and personal time
• Paid breaks and holidays, including Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Thanksgiving break, winter break, spring break, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• $2,500 hiring bonus after six months of successful employment

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Durango 4C Council/Tri-County Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.