FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER
Location
Columbiana, Alabama
The Assistant Teacher shares responsibility for the classroom with the Head Start Teacher and collaborates with various stakeholders. The role aims to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.
Candidates must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or be enrolled in a relevant program. They should complete the CDA credential program within a year of hire.
Columbiana Head Start - Columbiana, AL 35051Full-time Columbiana Head Start Assistant Teacher- Columbiana AL- Shelby County Family Guidance Center Head Start/Early Head Start is seeking candidates for a full-time Head Start Assistant Teacher at the Columbiana Head Start Center located in Shelby County. The Head Start Assistant Teacher shares the responsibility for the classroom along with the Head Start Teacher and works collaboratively with the Teacher, Center Operations Coordinator, children, families, and other center staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities. Required qualifications are a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or state awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate or Baccalaureate degree or are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within a year of the time of hire. All Family Guidance Center Head Start and Early Head Start employees, and all other Family Guidance Center contractors, and volunteers who regularly perform work within our Program must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be approved for a medical or religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccination as a reasonable accommodation. EOE
Salary benchmark
$27,434 avg / yr
Typical range: $26,000–$27,040 based on 7 active listings in Alabama
Market context
Teaching assistant roles in Alabama are often tied to school staffing needs and childcare settings, so demand can shift with enrollment, classroom support needs, and local district hiring cycles. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates who meet state or accreditation requirements, have relevant childcare experience, and can work both indoors and outdoors with children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your credentials and prepare examples of hands-on child engagement.
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