Head Start Teacher Assistant

Summary

Western Dairyland Head Start is hiring a Teacher Assistant to work at our Head Start Center located at 1312 North Hillcrest Parkway, Altoona, WI 54720. This is a part-time, 32 hours per week, Monday through Thursday position. The wage range for this position is $16.24 to $21.66 per hour.

 

**The expected start date for this position is the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year (estimated August 17, 2026).**

 

Head Start promotes school readiness of children under the age of five from income-eligible families by supporting their growth and development in a positive learning environment through comprehensive services, which include early learning, health, and family well-being. We're a mission-driven organization making a positive impact in our community since 1966.

Duties

• Supervise children and their activities to ensure their safety and well-being
• Plan and implement classroom activities
• Provide children with a model to support and develop a positive self-concept
• Implement positive guidance and model appropriate practice
• Prepare the classroom, outdoor space, and other center facilities to ensure they are safe, clean and ready for the daily activities
• Support the inclusion of all children
• Recommend purchase of equipment and supplies
• Maintain attendance records on each child
• Observe children daily for signs of illness
• Assist with developmental screenings and ongoing assessments
• Knowledge of state and federal Head Start regulations; Child Care Licensing Rules; Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework; Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement; and Developmentally Appropriate Practices
• Demonstrate understanding of Head Start philosophy and Western Dairyland Head Start's core values
• Demonstrate sensitivity to culture and family background
• Comply with Policies and Procedures and Standards of Conducts
• Maintain confidentiality
• Complete individual needs assessment and develop professional development goal annually
• Complete a minimum of 15 hours of professional development per year

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Introduction to Child Care Profession within 6 months of hire
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or Registry certificate; are enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire

Nice To Haves

Find out more at https://www.wdheadstart.org/work-with-us

Benefits

Western Dairyland is committed to employee wellness and work-life balance. We have implemented a four-day 36 hour workweek. We offer a complete benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, 401(k) plan with up to a 6% match, EAP, paid time off, and sick leave. Western Dairyland is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. We provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to support staff development.