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A STRONG COMMITMENT TO QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMSSIGN ON BONUS = $3,000.00HCS Head Start: Where Passion Meets Purpose

Deadline for Applications: November 30, 2026, or until the position is filled.

Preschool Teacher Assistant

Successful candidate must –

Provide EEC Lead Teacher Preschool Certification OR

Possess a CDA in Preschool OR

Be enrolled in a Program to obtain a CDA or Lead Teacher Certification through the Department of Early Education and Care with an expected completion date within one year of hire

Starting Salary: $22.02 - $25.49 per hour, depending on EEC certification and education

Full Time: 35/40 hours per week

Full Year: 52 weeks per year

Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Employees (30+ hours per week)

Birthday off with pay

13 paid holidays

Paid sick, personal, vacation days

403b retirement plan with maximum 3% Agency match

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health & dental insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid long-term disability insurance

Unique in-classroom and in-agency support

Embedded Professional Development

Career-Growth Coaching & Support

In-house Comprehensive Support Team helps teachers in all aspects of their work

EOE/AA

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.