# Head Start Teacher Assistant

> STEP, Inc. · Muncy, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-30

**Salary:** From USD 27,496

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Preschool Center Based

## Description

Teacher Assistant - Head Start Program

### Help Shape Young Minds Every Day

Do you have a passion for working with young children and helping them build a strong foundation for lifelong learning? Join our Head Start team as a **Teacher Assistant** and play an important role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom where children can learn, grow, and thrive. [](https://stepinc-my.sharepoint.com/personal/mjsteele_stepcorp_org/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/20260609%20Teacher%20Assistant.pdf)This position supports children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development through meaningful interactions, individualized learning experiences, and strong family partnerships.

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PAY RATE: $18.09 per hour

Full-time, school-year calendar -- 8 hours x 190 days (summers off!)

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### What You'll Do

As a Teacher Assistant, you will partner with the classroom teacher to:

-   Create a welcoming, safe, and stimulating learning environment
-   Build positive relationships with children and support their social-emotional growth
-   Assist with engaging, developmentally appropriate learning activities
-   Encourage independence, self-help skills, and positive behavior
-   Support children's health, nutrition, and daily care routines
-   Collaborate with families to foster children's success at home and school
-   Maintain a classroom that is organized, clean, and responsive to children's needs
-   Observe, document, and support each child's individual development
-   Help ensure compliance with Head Start standards and child safety requirements
-   Step into leadership responsibilities when the teacher is unavailable

### What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who:

-   Loves working with young children and believes every child can succeed
-   Builds trusting, respectful relationships with families and colleagues
-   Is patient, flexible, creative, and team-oriented
-   Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills
-   Values diversity and enjoys working with children and families from varied backgrounds
-   Is committed to ongoing professional growth and learning

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About STEP, Inc.:**_

_Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. has been serving the community for 60 years! As part of the Community Action Network, STEP has a long history of providing programs to support needs identified through its Community Assessment. Being a part of STEP, makes_ _**you**_ _part of something much bigger -_ _**people helping people**_ _and_ _**building stronger communities**__!_

## Requirements

-   High school diploma or GED certificate and willingness to obtain Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) in the Center-based Setting within two (2) years of hire; associate degree preferred;
-   Minimum of one year of experience working with young children

\*Bilingual English–Spanish desirable.

## Benefits

STEP, Inc. offers a generous benefits package:

✔ Flexible health insurance options to fit YOUR needs

✔ Agency-paid dental, vision, and life insurance

✔ 403(b) retirement savings with generous employer match

✔ Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA) options

✔ Short- and long-term disability insurance

✔ Paid Time Off (PTO) and Long-Term Sick Leave

✔ Optional flexible benefits

## Apply

[Apply at STEP, Inc.](https://apply.workable.com/step-inc/j/37E2EA1864/apply)

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