Preschool Teacher Assistant(s): Defiance, Ohio

NOCAC Head Start Preschool is seeking passionate and dedicated individual’s to join our team. If you have a genuine love for children, a creative spirit, and a desire to inspire lifelong learning and growth, we want to hear from you.

These position’s will be a part of a teaching team that works together to develop an education program for children ages 3-5. They will also assist in driving the small bus in order to help the preschoolers get to school. Obtaining a CDL will be a requirement.  Training will be done in house and paid for by NOCAC.

Defiance has three openings:

• Teacher Assistant, float. Monday-Thursday (7.5 hour work days), 30/hrs weekly. Summers off.

*Hourly Pay is based on applicants with a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED. If you have a CDA or college diploma, pay rates increase:

• • $380.40/wk
  • Once CDL is obtained = $417.00/wk
• Teacher Assistant, classroom. Monday – Thursday (8.5-9 hour work days), Friday (this is a 4-6 hour work day). 40/hrs weekly. Summers off.

*Hourly Pay is based on applicants with a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED. If you have a CDA or college diploma, pay rates increase:

• • $507.20/wk
  • Once CDL is obtained = $556.00/wk
• Teacher Assistant, float. Monday – Thursday (8+ hour work days), Friday (less than a 3 hour work day). 35/hrs weekly. Summers off.

*Hourly Pay is based on applicants with a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED. If you have a CDA or college diploma, pay rates increase:

• • $443.80/wk
  • Once CDL is obtained = $486.50/wk

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Short Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement plan with an agency 6% match
• Accruals earned: Personal and Vacation time
• Paid for all Federal holiday’s
• Summers off
• Working with a non-profit {501(c)(3)} qualifies staff for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working in an Early Childhood Education program, preferred.
• Must be able to stand for periods at a time
• Must be able to work in a classroom environment that is physically flexible to the needs of children ages 3-5.
• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and be insurable through NOCAC’s vehicle insurance carrier. Must be over the age of 21.

If you are excited about the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children in your community, we invite you to apply for one of these positions. Together, let’s create a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child can thrive!