CROSSROADS YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES INC·Tecumseh, Oklahoma
The Head Start Assistant Teacher is responsible for creating and managing a warm and challenging learning environment for young children. This includes incorporating developmentally appropriate learning activities that meet the needs of both the group and individual children.
Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Head Start Assistant Teacher for its Tecumseh HS location in Pottawatomie County. The Head Start Assistant Teacher is responsible for creating and managing an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for young children, incorporating developmentally appropriate learning activities which meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children.
Here is your chance to make a difference in a child’s life, to help families, and to build relationships while working in a fun, challenging environment that fosters teamwork, encourages leadership, and inspires professional excellence.
Candidates must have a minimum of one year of full-time early childhood experience and one year of college credits in early child development or related courses, or a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. A valid Driver’s License and the ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check are also required.
Market context
In Oklahoma, teaching assistant roles in early childhood settings often draw steady interest because schools and programs need support staff who can work with young children and diverse classroom needs. These positions can be competitive when employers prefer candidates with an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a CDA, plus experience in high-risk, low-income communities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original job description, then tailor your application to highlight relevant classroom and community experience.