Assistant Teacher

Community Development Institute Head Start; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance first day for full‑t­

Low cost health and dental benefits

Paid holidays

Spring & winter breaks

Tuition assistance

Public service loan forgiveness prep

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Travel medical support

Job summary

Community Development Institute Head Start is seeking an Assistant Teacher in Lynchburg, VA. The role involves supervising students, helping to develop and prepare lessons, and keeping the classroom organized and safe.

Candidates should have a CDA credential or state credential meeting CDA standards, and may enroll in a program toward an associate or bachelor’s degree or CDA. Tuition assistance is offered; state licensing requirements must be met.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: Child Development Associate credential or state credential meeting CDA requirements.
• Eligible to enroll in a program leading to an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or CDA credential within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and assist in daily classroom activities.
• Assist in developing lesson plans and preparing lesson materials.
• Maintain classroom tidiness and safety.
• Support licensed staff in meeting Head Start requirements.

Skills

CDA credential

Education

CDA credential or state certificate

Program toward CDA or degree

Job description

Assistant Teacher $14.05 CDA in progress $14.55 CDA Preschool

We are currently looking for a friendly and competent Assistant Teacher to join our Head Start team.

In the Assistant Teacher position, you will be responsible for supervising students, assisting in developing lesson plans, preparing lesson materials, and maintaining classroom tidiness. As a minimum requirement, ideal Applicant should have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential. Applicant’s able to be enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate degree, baccalaureate degree, or a CDA credential program to be completed with two years of the time of hire will also be considered. Tuition assistance provided in most cases. Applicant must meet state licensing requirements.

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees).
• $30.00 per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees).
• $15.95 per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full time employees).
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Spring Break and Winter Break.
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Tuition assistance to meet job requirements.
• Paid trainings.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount benefit program (LifeMart).
• $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees).
• Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel.

CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.