NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Teacher Assistant, Head Start
5904 West Drive Unit 6 & 7 Laredo, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$14.29/hr - $14.29/hrNEOGOV is seeking a Teacher Assistant for their Head Start program, responsible for assisting the teacher in providing a high-quality early childhood experience for preschool children. The role includes planning and implementing children’s individual needs and maintaining a supportive classroom environment.
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Responsibilities
Supervise children at all times
Plan and implement children’s individual needs and strengths and utilize them for classroom instruction, based on the teacher’s input
Working with the teacher, create and maintain a classroom environment that supports learning
Maintain adequate teaching materials and facilitate children’s active exploration of material, activities, and environment, with the teacher’s guidance
Model best practices. Teaching strategies must be based on children’s individual needs and the Head Start Program Performance Standards, HSPPS and Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, HSELOF
Use positive approaches to guide children’s behavior towards active involvement in learning and the development of self-discipline
ISD Teacher Assistants conduct 2 home visits and 2 parent conferences per family on an annual basis, in order to maintain open communication with the children’s parents and to report children’s progress, with the teacher’s input and guidance
Qualification
Required
Must have good computer skills (working knowledge of Microsoft programs)
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
Must have excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Must have some classroom teaching experience, preferred
Must have a current CPR and First Aid Certification
Must possess a valid Texas Driver's license and be insurable; an MVR is required
Must maintain all Local, State and Federal qualifications for the position on an annual basis
Must have a High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Preferred
At a minimum, have a CDA credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential; are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree in Child Development / Early Childhood, or are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and in the Spanish language
Have some classroom teaching experience
Have good computer skills (working knowledge of Microsoft programs)
Have a current CPR and First Aid Certification
Must maintain all Local, State, and Federal qualifications for the position annually
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Life Insurance
Ancillary products
Employee Assistance Program*
Employee Clinic*
Vacation and sick leave
Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays
Retirement benefits (TCDRS)**
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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