Infant Toddler & Preschool Teacher Assistant

Infant Toddler Preschool TEACHER ASSISTANT:

Deadline to apply: 3/25/26

Center: West Chestnut Head Start, Springfield MO

Work Status: Full-Time: M-F, full year; 40 hours a week, could work shifts between 7:00-5:00

OACAC Head Start is seeking motivated team members for the position of Head Start Preschool Teacher Assistant. As an Assistant Teacher, you will create a warm, welcoming classroom environment that helps children reach their highest potential while partnering with parents and your co-teaching team to help make this happen. You will show exemplary responsive care, while demonstrating classroom management skills, lesson planning and developmentally appropriate practice. Join a team that values community and relationships!

This job includes great benefits. Excellent health and dental benefits. Paid Holidays. Paid Leave. Tuition Assistance. Paid Training Opportunities. Family Friendly/Positive Work Environment. EOE. Find out more about OACAC and the Head Start Program at www.oac.ac.

Salary Range: $16.57 - $19.65

Requirements: Minimum of HS Diploma/GED AND six (6) college credit hours or Preschool CDA. Experience working with preschool children. Willingness to obtain Early Childhood Development Specialization Certification from Ozarks Tech (paid for by employer).

Preferred:Early Childhood degree. Copy of transcript required with application.