This is a 10-Month position
COVID-19 vaccination and mask use required for all employees unless a reasonable accommodation (due to documented medical issue and/or sincerely held religious belief) is approved.
Sign-on and Retention bonuses will be provided to successful applicants!
The Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting the Teacher in creating, maintaining and managing an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for all children enrolled in the Head Start program. The Assistant Teacher collaborates with all staff to facilitate the utilization of needed services to the children and their families. The Assistant Teacher assumes the role of the Teacher in the Teacher's absence.
Early Childhood Education Services
Supports the Teacher as the curriculum is implemented through written lesson plans
Implements activities with children with the support and guidance of Teacher
Works with the Teacher to gather screening data, observations on individual childen; enters data on observations on a weekly basis
Participates in data meetings to review child outcome data
Child Interactions
Interacts with children frequently, affectionately, and respectfully at the child's level
Acknowledges feelings with sensitivity and models appropriate social behavior
Fosters children's positive self-concept by supporting individuality, independence, and the ability to make choices
Engages with children during meal time by sitting and eating with the children
Interacts in a manner consistent with the organization's commitment to anti-bias education
Supervision, Health and Safety of Children
Maintains and follows all state, federal, and Head Start's health and safety guidelines
Knows the numbers of children in direct care and maintains ratios at all times
Organizes the classroom environment and keeps equipment safe and clean
Responds immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
Building Effective Relationships with Families
Develops and maintains meaningful, productive relationships with families
Participates in required home visits with families
Promotes parents' overall involvement and participation in program governance
Promotes family involvement in agency-wide activities (e.g., health fairs, festivals, other activities)
Communicates regularly with families, both verbally and in writing, regarding the development and specific activities of the children
Maintains confidentiality regarding children and families both in the center and externally
Supporting Comprehensive Services
Works collaboratively with other agencies to help meet the needs of families in the program
Works in collaboration with other program staff and consultants to monitor, track, and coordinate services for children and parents
Administrative
Maintains records on each child according to program guidelines
Performs other duties requested by the Supervisor
Required Qualifications
A High School Diploma or GED-Equivalent and a CDA or currently enrolled in a program leading to an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children in an accredited child development program
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Ability to professionally interact with people of various cultural and social backgrounds
Ability to establish supportive relationships with staff and families from diverse backgrounds
Ability to utilize basic office equipment and familiarity with online learning and record-keeping databases
Ability to work within a team environment as a cooperative and supportive team member
Ability to sit on floor and lift children up to 40 lbs
Willing to pursue classes in Early Childhood Education, as required by the program
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, retirement savings plan as well as generous leave policy and holiday calendar.
