Teacher Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-05
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Overview
The Teacher Assistant functions as a partner in planning and implementing the classroom-learning environment to promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school success and life success as it relates to this position. The Teacher Assistant assists and partners with the Teacher in providing high quality developmentally appropriate care and education for children aged 3-5 in a center-based classroom in the CPLCECD Program.
In partnership and guidance from the teacher, the Teacher Assistant participates as part of a center-based interdisciplinary team to support the child in all areas of development while providing education, disabilities, health, and social service support to families. Abide by all state and federal regulations that apply to care and education of young children including the revised Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Act, and CPLC ECD Content Area Plans and Procedures.
Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments. Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments.
- Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA)
- A state-awarded certificate which meets or exceeds the requirements for Preschool CDA credential
- According to the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Child Care Licensing, a High School Diploma/GED, 6 months experience in an early childhood development setting, 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university (including at least 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Development or a closely related field), PLUS enrollment in a Child Development Associate Credential program to be completed within 2 years from the date of hire
Note: Education obtained outside of the United States must be evaluated by an accredited organization to determine equivalency to USA education status.
Other Requirements- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Basic keyboard skills and ability to use computer software programs (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe) and web-based systems
- Entry level
- Full-time
- Education and Training
- Non-profit Organizations
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