Teacher Assistant

Hiring NOW – Teacher Assistants!

Join us at Macon Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc.! (Macon-Bibb and Monroe County)

Do you have a passion for working with children and their families in an effort to help close the achievement gap?

Why Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc.?

• Average 5 weeks paid time off annually (Christmas, Spring & Summer Breaks)
• Comprehensive benefits, including 401K Profit Share and 403b Retirement Plans
• Career growth opportunities
• Caring, supportive, FUN, working environment
• Ability to make a difference, In the lives of the children and families we serve

The Teacher Assistant’s role is working with children between the ages of 3-5, it encompasses the following:

• CLASS™ teacher-child interactions
• Learning environment
• Curriculum
• Child assessment
• Meeting all children’s needs
• Working with families
• Professional growth and collaboration

Requirements:

• CDA for pre-school aged children or higher ECE certification. AA in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• Experience working with pre-school children.
• Intermediate computer literacy in email, word processing, internet navigation and skills to work with Program specific databases,
• Pass all background checks and drug screenings.
• Daily reliable transportation – must be willing to use personal vehicle to make home visits, attend meetings and other assigned duties for the Agency.
• Ability to sit, bend, crawl, kneel for long periods of time or repeatedly and must be able to lift/carry up to 50lb.

The mission of Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc., is committed to reducing poverty by providing collaborative comprehensive services and resources that empower economically disadvantaged families to achieve self-sufficiency.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range - $14.95 - $16.61 per hour, dependent on education and experience.