Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant/Nutrition Assistant (Combined Position)

INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER ASSISTANT/NUTRITION ASSISTANT (Combined Position)  Deadline to Apply: Friday, February 13, 2026

Center:  Hollister Early Head Start

                178 Jessica Street Hollister

Work Status: 40 Hours per week Monday-Friday, Year round employment

OACAC Head Start is seeking motivated team members for the position of Early Head Start (Infant/Toddler) Teacher Assistant.   Join a relationship-based team where we strive to staff three teachers in each EHS classroom to provide high quality care to infants and toddlers. Each mix-aged classroom serves a total of eight children birth through two. Each teacher in the classroom works cooperatively as part of a team and provides primary caregiving to two to th

The Nutrition Assistant is a vital part of the school family and interacts with all center staff and children daily, so they must be friendly, flexible and a team player. This individual will prepare and serve high quality, delicious meals to children and staff according to the prepared menu.  This position monitors volume production/preparation, delivery and service of meals; and performs administrative tasks in support of the food preparation process. Additionally, this person will maintain a clean and organized kitchen and adhere to all food safety standards. 

This job includes great benefits.  Excellent health and dental benefits. Paid Holidays. Paid Leave. Tuition Assistance. Paid Training Opportunities. Family Friendly/Positive Work Environment. Find out more about OACAC and the Head Start Program at www.oac.ac. EOE.

Salary Range: $16.57 - $19.65

Requirements: Minimum of HS Diploma/GED AND six (6) college credit hours or Infant/Toddler CDA. Willingness to obtain Early Childhood Development Specialization Certification from Ozarks Tech (paid for by employer). Experience working with infants and toddlers.

Preferred: Early Childhood degree.  Copy of transcript required with application.