ADVOCAP’s Head Start program is accepting applications for a Teacher Assistant for our Ripon Head Start Center and will begin in August of 2025! Head Start prepares children ages 3-5 with quality early childhood education in Fond du Lac and Green Lake counties. We help families reach financial, career, and educational goals, while building resilience and confidence for the entire family. This position will need to have a welcoming and friendly personality to ensure comfortability in working with kids and families that align with our core mission and values for all employees. This position is responsible for taking direction from the assigned Classroom Teacher to ensure the effective implementation of and compliance with ADVOCAP Head Start operational procedures and curriculum. This individual will provide communication and support to the Teacher and Program Aide.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in monitoring child health and safety
• Assist in ensuring that assigned classroom meets or exceeds fidelity benchmarks as outlined in the Teaching Strategies Fidelity Tool, demonstrating consistent implementation of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ensures the safety and security of children and families that you come in contact with in assigned Center
• Ensures the implementation of all ADVOCAP Head Start Operational Procedures within the scope of your
  assigned classroom and spaces within the facility
• Attend home visits, parent conferences, and IEP meetings as requested by Teacher
• Assist in providing strategies to support children who are English language learners and their families
• Attend professional development and ongoing training as required
  
  

Job Requirements:

• High school degree or GED or HSED and 19 – 24 months of previous work experience is required to meet job standards.
• Must possess Early Childhood (EC) 1 at time of hire
• Must complete CDA within 18 months of hire
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and travel occasionally up to 10% of time using a personal vehicle
• CPR certified or willing to obtain
• Physical/tb/drug screen and comprehensive background check required
• Reliable attendance and a professional work ethic

Salary and Benefits:
This full-time position will work 36 hours per week, Monday—Thursday with occasional Fridays and weekends. Starting wage is $17.73 per hour, based on experience. This position is for the program year, with summers off and will start in August of 2025. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, vacation, sick and holiday pay, and our employer contribution 401k.

How to Apply:
Submit a resume and include a cover letter that highlights your relevant background and desire for the position. Applications received by June 20, 2025 will receive primary consideration, however applications will continue to be received until position is filled.
Women, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Us:
ADVOCAP Inc.,
Human Resources
PO Box 1108, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1108
Email: hr@advocap.org
Confidential FAX: 920-927-9930
www.advocap.org