Are you looking for a full time teaching position?

Do you have experience in Head Start?

If so apply now to join our collaborative team at our Headstart location!!!

A Classroom Assistant is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe environment where children can reach the next milestone in their development. With the help of the lead teacher, they tend to the daily needs of children ages 3 through 5, plan lessons, record observation and assessments, ensure and monitor plan family involvement, and attend educational field trips.

EDUCATION

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Education or related field with 30 credits in ECE and/or a CDA.
• Enrolled in an educational institute to obtain a degree or credential within 2 years of hire date.

EXPERIENCE

• 2 - 4 years in an early childhood education setting

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safety, well being and supervision of all children in your assigned classroom
• Adhere to all DHS regulations, Head Start standards, STARS standards, and Today’s Child Learning Centers’ policies and procedures
• Assist with the setup and maintenance of the classroom centers on a daily basis
• Greet the parents and children as they enter your classroom each day
• Create weekly Lesson Plans and turn over to the Head Start Coordinator
• Collect items needed to carry out Lesson Plans prior to the week they are needed
• Teach to children the weekly theme utilizing the Lesson Plan and following the Daily Schedule
• Observe and evaluate the children, keeping detailed records and work sampling
• Input assessment data for each child, on-line, three times per year by the appropriate deadline
• Conduct Parent/Teacher conferences three times per year with the Lead Teacher
• Participate in monthly Staff Meetings and special events held at center
• Complete daily Attendance and Meal Sheets
• Assist in the monitoring of the parent volunteer log
• Participate in trainings and continuing education classes, ensuring you are taking the required amount of annual yearly training hours and topics
• Interact with Parents, addressing concerns and providing support
• Report to work on time each day, and with a positive attitude
• Sign in and out upon arrival, at the start and end of scheduled break and upon departure at end of day
• Perform daily health checks of children, reporting to Director any concerns, including those of child abuse or neglect
• Write Incident Reports when a child is hurt, submit to Director for review before distributing
• Participate in Emergency Preparedness and Fire Drills
• Attend to the physical needs of the children
• Be flexible regarding your classroom assignment and schedule
• Keep your classroom clean and empty trash at end of your shift
• All other duties as assigned

Apply now!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• early childhood: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person