North Idaho College·Bonners Ferry, Idaho
The Assistant Teacher will support the lead teacher in creating a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment while facilitating developmentally appropriate learning experiences. They are responsible for active supervision, maintaining accurate documentation, and building positive relationships with children and families.
Make a meaningful impact in the lives of young children and their families by joining the North Idaho College Head Start team as an Assistant Teacher in Bonner's Ferry. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to support children's growth and development while working alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to creating positive learning experiences every day.
As an Assistant Teacher, you'll help create and maintain a safe, healthy, organized, and engaging classroom where children can learn and thrive. You'll partner with the Classroom Teacher to prepare and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences, support active supervision, assist with child screenings, assessments, and documentation, and help meet each child's individual developmental needs. You'll build positive relationships with children and families, support disability services in the classroom, contribute to efficient center operations, and collaborate with your team to provide high-quality services. When needed, you'll confidently step into the lead classroom role to ensure continuity of care and learning.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively and values building strong, respectful relationships with children, families, coworkers, and community partners. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, maintains professionalism and confidentiality, is comfortable using technology for communication and documentation, and brings a positive, flexible approach to early childhood education. If you're passionate about helping children succeed and making a difference in your community, we'd love to welcome you to our Head Start team.
Enjoy excellent benefits, including retirement [https://www.nic.edu/hr/benefits/] 3 personal days per year 8 sick days per year 9 paid holidays Tuition assistance
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Education: Level I: A CDA (Child Development Associate) credential or a 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 two years of the time of hire.
Experience as a staff or volunteer in a preschool classroom.
Register with Idaho STARS and participate in the professional development system.
Maintain current Infant/child & Adult CPR and First Aid.
Pass an enhanced background check including fingerprinting, as required by Head Start Program Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing requirements, prior to first day of work.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and proof of degree if required for this position.
Application materials include: resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts
Applications ONLY accepted through the North Idaho College Website!
Candidates must hold a CDA credential or an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Applicants are also required to maintain current CPR/First Aid certification and pass an enhanced background check.
Market context
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