Absaroka Inc.·Lander, Wyoming
Assist the teacher in implementing educational activities, maintaining a clean classroom environment, and supervising children during daily routines. Engage with families to promote parent involvement and support children's learning and development goals.
Position: Teacher aide
Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly
Assist the Teacher in providing varied experiences and appropriate learning environment for children. Assist in implementing goals, policies, and activities designed to achieve educational objectives and performance standards. Also works with families to promote Parent Engagement in the program.
Must meet one of the qualifications below: High school diploma/GED and willing to enroll in a CDA credential program that will be completed within two years of date of hire, or Child development associate (CDA) credential, or Associate or baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education, or enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.
fluency in both English and Spanish preferred.
Individuals must be able to successfully perform all essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform job functions.
Current certification in Pediatric and Adult First Aid and CPR within 180 days of employment. Must have dependable, insured transportation, a valid Wyoming Driver’s License, and acceptable driving record. Must pass an initial and periodic health screening, and TB clearance. Obtain current certifications in all Wyoming Department of Family Services’ childcare-required trainings. Must pass and maintain Teaching Strategies GOLD Interrater Reliability certification.
Dedicated to the goals and philosophy of Absaroka Inc. Required to occasionally travel out-of-county and out-of-state. Attend pre- and in-service trainings, and other trainings as required. Must use reasonable precautions in the performance of one’s duties, and adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices. Must act in such a manner as to assure, at all times, maximum safety to oneself, fellow employees, clients, and children.
Duties: And responsibilities:
Assist teacher in all classroom activities, field trips, and outdoor activities. Participate in the screening, observation, and documentation of children. Help supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and proper social skills. Assist in keeping the classroom and its contents clean and orderly. Use initiative and imagination to assist children and be perceptive and knowledgeable about the needs of each individual child. Assist the teacher in any aspect of the program, as needed. Perform teacher duties and responsibilities in the teacher's absence. Participate in Parent Conferences and Education home visits with the teacher. Participate in daily and long-range lessons and classroom activity planning. Conduct learning activities with small groups of children. Assist in maintaining individual records for each child. Assist teacher with inputting data into the online child assessment tool.
Encourage parents to volunteer, supporting parents’ role as the first and lifelong educators of their children. Work with Center staff and parent volunteers to set up social networks and group activities supporting families’ strengths, interests, and needs. Support families in utilizing community resources that enhance family well-being and children’s learning and development. Participate in parent committee meetings, socials, and community events, as requested, and serve as a positive resource. Positively promote Head Start in the community.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, handle, feel, talk, hear, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, taste, smell, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Market context
Wyoming classroom teacher roles are often shaped by steady demand in districts that need licensed educators who can step into core classrooms and maintain continuity. Competition is usually strongest for candidates with a valid teaching license, classroom experience, and flexibility on grade level or subject assignment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, then compare them with the original posting and prepare a concise note on your license status and two years of experience if applicable.
