Preschool Teacher Assistant
Child Start, Inc.·Wichita, Kansas
Child Start, Inc.·Wichita, Kansas
Teacher Assistants support Lead Teachers in planning and implementing learning experiences to advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of children in Early Childhood and Head Start programs. This includes assisting with instruction, supervising activities, modeling positive behavior, ensuring child safety, and supporting family involvement.
Teacher Assistants for Early Childhood and Head Start programs assist Lead Teachers in planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of children within a safe, healthy learning environment.
They encourage the involvement of the families of the children of the program and support the development of relationship between children and their families.
Utilizes appropriate language, interactions, and positive discipline.
Models Positive behavior.
Assists in instructing and supervising children in classroom activities.
Assists with implementation age appropriate activities that support the Head Start performance standards and the creative curriculum.
Implements and models family style eating during meal times.
Continuously monitors children to ensure safety at all times, and report child abuse and neglect when necessary.
Assists with administrating screenings, creative curriculum and DECA and DIAL-4 screening.
Assists in utilizing curriculum library, trainings, plan, and develop age appropriate activities for lesson plans in conjunction with the lead teacher.
Assists the lead teacher in incorporating required activities into lesson plans that support children’s development.
Assists in open communication with parents by scheduling and conducting parent/teacher conferences and home visits.
Assists as a parent advocate, help resolve issues or concerns that are raised.
Assists to inform parents about daily classroom routines, expectations, policies, field trips, and volunteer opportunities.
Assists to communicate with parents about incidents that have been observed and/or recorded on site.
Assists to complete all necessary paperwork for classroom activities including meal count sheets, attendance, screenings, parent/teacher conferences, and home visits in a timely manner.
Assists to maintain up to date and accurate education folders to include complete incident reports, permission slips.
Assists with maintaining accurate and up to date portfolios.
Assists with classroom supply lists and inventory.
Assists with completion of assessment paperwork, such as creative curriculum checklist, and DECA and DIAL-4 screenings, according to specified timelines.
Work closely with EC Manager, Assistant EC Manager, and classroom teaching team.
Works with Senior Manager and other content area specialists.
Actively participates in meetings which may include management, staff meetings, as requested.
Current CDA in Early Childhood ages 3-5. One year pre-school experience with children ages 3-5. Computer skills helpful. A love for teaching and the ability to build a trusting relationship with students, teachers and parents. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds for various classroom and event needs.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 9 hours in ECE. Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Child Start's Teacher Assistant position starts at $15.50 per hour, depending on education and experience.
Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more!
Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process.
This is not a remote position.
Must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.
Candidates must possess a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for early childhood ages 3-5 and have one year of preschool experience with children in that age range. The role requires the physical ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and the ability to build trusting relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
Market context
In Kansas, classroom teacher openings are often shaped by district staffing needs, licensure requirements, and school-year hiring cycles, with candidates competing on subject fit, classroom experience, and certification status. This role is competitive because schools typically look for educators who can manage instruction, student support, and compliance with district expectations; in this posting, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your credentials align with the listed qualifications and be ready to show relevant teaching or instructional experience.