Assistant Teacher

Mid-Sioux; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering children and families through education. This role involves providing a nurturing environment for preschool-age children, ensuring their safety, and implementing educational curricula that promote school readiness. As part of a collaborative team, you will engage with families, support children's development, and contribute to a positive work atmosphere. If you are passionate about early childhood education and making a difference in the lives of children, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow professionally while helping shape the future of our young learners.

Qualifications

• Preferred center-based work experience with preschool age children.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow Head Start/Early Head Start Service Plan and ensure children's safety.
• Coordinate daily center activities and maintain a healthy learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with parents and complete necessary paperwork.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Supervisory Experience

Experience with Preschool Age Children

Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood

Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education w/Early Childhood Endorsement

Child Care Supervision & Management

Job description

Career Opportunities with Mid Sioux Opportunity, Inc.

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Work Hours: 8 hours Monday-Friday. 40 hours a week. September-August. Hours are subject to change based on financial and program requirements.

Requirements:

• Any of the following:
  • Associates Degree in Early Childhood
  • Child Care Supervision & Management
  • Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education w/Early Childhood Endorsement
• Able to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, push and pull regularly.
• Lift up to 15 pounds often; lift up to 30 pounds occasionally; lift over 30 pounds rarely.

Qualifications:

• Center-based work experience with preschool age children preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be knowledgeable and follow the Head Start/Early Head Start Service Plan, Procedures, Performance Standards and State of Iowa Licensing Regulations.
• Must be able to relate to low resource children, families and staff in a positive manner.
• Work cooperatively with center team and Program Specialists to ensure that each Head Start/Early Head Start child and family receive the full benefits of the Early Head Start program.
• Maintain staff to child ratio and ensure children’s safety at all times.
• Maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for children and families.
• Coordinate the day-to-day center activities with the center team.
• Provide an educational environment following the High Scope, PBIS and 2nd Step curricula to ensure school readiness.
• Collect anecdotal notes that are current, ongoing, factual and objective on children and enter into the Teaching Strategies online GOLD.
• Use ongoing assessment information to improve curriculum implementation and individualize learning experiences.
• Complete required home visitations and parent teacher conferences with families of children served.
• Attend IEP/IFSP meetings.
• Effectively communicate with parents on an ongoing basis including face-to-face, newsletters, phone calls, etc. with documentation of all communication.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responsible for contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
• Help in meeting in-kind requirements by HS/EHS Standards.
• Be willing and able to substitute in other HS/EHS classrooms/centers and on the bus as needed.
• Follow cleaning procedures to maintain a clean and sanitary classroom and office.
• Able to work flexible hours without direct supervision, including some evenings.
• Attend at minimum 15 hours of trainings and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Conditions of Employment:

• Submit to the Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records Check prior to employment and every two (2) years thereafter.
• Submit to FBI National Fingerprint Criminal History Check prior to employment and every four (4) years thereafter.
• Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check prior to hire and every year for those employees that drive at least weekly. All other staff every two years thereafter.
• Complete a Physical Exam prior to employment.
• Complete a Tuberculosis Screening or Assessment prior to employment.
• Complete mandatory reporter training within 90 days of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• Adhere to HS/EHS Standards of Conduct.
• Sign and maintain required confidentiality statement.
• Must have insurance and reliable transportation.
• Attend required in-services, trainings, orientations and meetings.
• Must be able to complete job duties as described with reasonable accommodations.