• To assist the teacher in providing a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children, while they are in the Head Start environment (classroom, outdoor play area, and field trips). • To assist in the promotion of social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children relative to the Creative Curriculum, Head Start Performance Standards/Domains and Licensing guidelines. • To encourage parental involvement in all aspects of the program • To assist in the development of individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress and facilitate transition into kindergarten. Requirements • Head Start teaching assistants nationwide in center-based programs have: 1) At least a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; 2) Enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree; or 3) Enrolled in a child development associate credential program to be completed within two years. • Certificate/transcripts will be required to validate ECE coursework or related classes. • Prefer demonstrated classroom ability, typically one-year full-time preschool classroom experience or equivalent. • Knowledge of typical behaviors/expectations of three and four-year-old children usually gained through a minimum of one-year of relevant experience. • Excellent communication skills, especially good listening and writing skills. • If a licensed driver, employee must have a valid Virginia Driver's License and proof of current auto insurance where applicable. • Employment is conditional pending immediate enrollment in Child Care Division - Criminal History Registry. • Must present current TB/Physical at the time of employment or within 10 working days for TB test and 30 days for physical. Benefits Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, effective the first day of the month following your hire date. Benefits include: · Paid Time Off: o Sick leave accrued at 5 hours per pay period o 1 paid day off annually for your birthday o 11 paid holidays, including major federal holidays o Official Break Pay (Spring Break, Summer Break, and Winter Break) · Health & Wellness: o Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents o HRCAP covers 75% of health insurance premiums o Coverage begins the first of the month after hire o Pre-tax premium deductions via Section 125 Plan · Retirement: o 403(b) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% after one year of service Additional details are provided in the HRCAP Employee Handbook and Summary Plan Documents.