The Assistant Teacher supports the implementation of a dual language early learning curriculum and fosters a supportive environment for children's growth. They collaborate with staff to provide individualized learning opportunities and maintain health and safety standards in the classroom.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and have a valid driver's license. Preferred qualifications include college credits in Early Childhood Education and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
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Job description
Assistant Teacher (Early Head Start & Head Start) Department
Early
Childhood
Reports to
Director of
ECC
Supervises: 0
FLSA
Status:
Non-Exempt
Hours 7am - 4pm
Rate: $19.10 per hour
Summary
The Assistant Teacher assists with creating a quality dual language program and a class environment conducive to learning and personal growth. The Assistant Teacher establishes a respectful, supportive, and collaborative relationship with children, families, and staff.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Promote and support children’s social, emotional, and physical development consistent with the philosophy of early learning standards.
Assist and collaborate with the planning and implementation of a dual language early learning curriculum by providing intentional opportunities for social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Work respectfully in collaboration with all program staff.
Assist with the implementation of lesson plans and daily activities both indoors and outdoors.
Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood theories.
To provide individualized learning opportunities, enhancing cognitive and language skill development.
Establish a quality early learning environment that aligns with quality standards of health and safety.
Support the classroom DRDP documentation process.
Assist with required individual children assessments in compliance with Early Childhood affiliated Federal and State contracts.
Perform the lead role of lesson implementation in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
Maintain a professional relationship with staff and families.
Attend, complete, and implement required professional training, classes, meetings, and workshops
Maintain confidentiality regarding children and parents.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Qualifications
Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials required
9 college credit hours towards an Early Childhood Associate’s preferred
A valid driver’s license required
Dependable transportation is required
One (1) year of experience working in Early Childhood Education preferred
Must have early childhood classes on the transcript or must be currently enrolled in Early Childhood classes.
Current Certificate in Early Childhood Education.
TB test is required
A physical test is required
FBI and MO State fingerprint clearance is required.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Knowledge of community diversity and cultural dynamics.
Ability to work in a non-judgmental way with a diverse range of people maintaining a respectful and inclusive culture.
Work Environment This job operates in an early childhood school and professional environment.
This role continually uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Guadalupe Centers serves a diverse population, including children, adolescents, and adults, who may have mental or behavioral health problems.
Consequently, all GC staff must demonstrate appropriate daily behavior, appropriate expression of emotions, and appropriate role modeling.
Hostility, aggression, unnecessary or inappropriate physical actions, and inappropriate emotional expression are not acceptable behaviors for our employees.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and talk or hear.
The employee is also frequently required to walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
The employee must occasionally push items of 45 lbs. such as pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, and work output.
This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, such as reading handwritten or typed material and adjusting focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
Equal Opportunity Employer
GCI is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, age, sex, gender, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, veteran status, service member status or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. Preventing discrimination is the responsibility of every employee in the way employees treat and interact with one another. Therefore, GCI expects all work relations to be business-like and professional, free of bias, prejudice, harassment and/or discrimination.
GCI's policy of Equal Opportunity extends to all conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, training, compensation, discipline, transfers, separation, layoff, recall, leave of absence and promotion. GCI will not tolerate any discrimination in the workplace, and it is expected that any employee who believes they have been subjected to any practice that appears to be inconsistent with this policy will contact Human Resources. Improper interference with the ability of GCI's employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.
GCI encourages reporting of incidents or concerns regarding discrimination to the Director of Human Resources, so that prompt and constructive action can be taken. There will be no retaliation or adverse action against an employee for raising an issue or complaint pursuant to this policy. The report will be investigated to determine what, if any, responsive action is necessary and appropriate. Any employee found responsible for an inappropriate or discriminatory act will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including separation.
In Missouri, teaching assistant roles often draw steady interest because schools and early childhood programs need candidates who can support classrooms for ages 0-5. These positions are competitive when applicants already have a CDA or early childhood college credits, plus CPR and First Aid certification and experience with young children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and recent child-care experience before applying.
