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Core responsibilities

The assistant teacher collaborates with staff to deliver quality, developmentally appropriate services, fostering a nurturing climate for growth and learning while ensuring adherence to head start performance standards and state guidelines. Key duties include implementing program policies, overseeing classroom and child development, engaging with families, managing data entry, and participating in professional development.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a preschool cda credential or equivalent, or be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or bachelor's degree, with 3-5 years of experience working with young children preferred. Required qualifications include basic computer skills, superior interpersonal skills, valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background checks and physical exams.

professional certificateassociate degreebachelor degreeSafety ProceduresInterpersonal SkillsRecord KeepingData EntryProfessional DevelopmentCompliance AdherenceFamily EngagementClassroom SetupHome VisitsActive SupervisionEarly Childhood DevelopmentDevelopmental ScreeningParent Teacher ConferencesClassroom ImplementationSocial Emotional StrategiesChild Development Oversight

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • 401k matching
  • Employee assistance program