Impactful Early Learning Assistant – Head Start

Community Action Pioneer Valley, Inc.; Shire Of Northampton; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Pioneer Valley, Inc. seeks a Teacher Assistant to support educators in delivering daily curriculum and ensuring health and safety in Head Start environments.

The role involves collaboration with families to advance individualized School Readiness goals and providing supervision for young children on buses and in classrooms. Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, assisting with documentation and activities, and coordinating with the teaching team to create a

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6–12 months of ECE related experience.
• Must be enrolled in a CDA or ECE degree program; CDA within 2 years or Associates within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist Educators with daily curriculum and safety in classrooms and bus settings.
• Maintain health and safety practices per EEC, HS, and NAEYC standards.
• Engage with families to support school readiness goals.
• Complete on-site meal prep and cleanup following safety protocols.
• Supervise children and support program protocols for indoor/outdoor environments.

Skills

ECE experience

Child care

CDA enrollment

Data system

Education

HS Diploma or GED

CDA or ECE degree program

Tools

Program data system

Job description

Community Action Pioneer Valley, Inc. seeks a Teacher Assistant to support educators in delivering daily curriculum and ensuring health and safety in Head Start environments.

The role involves collaboration with families to advance individualized School Readiness goals and providing supervision for young children on buses and in classrooms. Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, assisting with documentation and activities, and coordinating with the teaching team to create a