Assistant Teacher

DOUGLASS COMMUNITY SERVICES INC; Missouri; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance (free)

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement potential

Job summary

Douglass Community Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support a Head Start classroom and help young children learn, grow, and succeed.

You will work with the Lead Teacher to create a safe, nurturing environment, support lesson planning and daily activities, and promote development across physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains. This full-time role offers a competitive wage, health and life insurance, retirement benefits, PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance to support

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must enroll in a CDA credential program within 2 years of hire.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain.
• Basic computer skills including word processing and data entry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build positive relationships with children and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with young children in an early learning setting.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment across developmental domains.
• Assist Lead Teacher with lesson planning, curriculum implementation, documentation, and daily activities.
• Build positive relationships with children and families to support learning.
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain routines that promote healthy habits.
• Coordinate classroom operations in Lead Teacher's absence.
• Communicate with families and staff while maintaining confidentiality and completing trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Positive guidance

Motor skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA credential program enrollment

CPR & First Aid Certification

Tools

Word processing

Data entry

Job description

Support Learning. Encourage Growth. Shape Bright Futures.

Douglass Community Services, Inc. is seeking a caring and motivated Assistant Teacher to support a high-quality Head Start classroom environment. If you are passionate about early childhood education and enjoy helping young children learn, grow, and succeed, we invite you to join our team.

In this role, you will work alongside the Lead Teacher to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Pay
  • Wage Scale: $15.40 per hour (Level 15 - non-exempt position)

• Outstanding Work-Life Balance
  • Full-time schedule: 40 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
  • No evenings, weekends, or overtime required

• Outstanding Work-Life Balance
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance + FREE life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays and extended winter/holiday break
  • Paid sick time and inclement weather days
  • Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Career advancement potential

What You'll Do

• Support a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment that promotes children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development
• Assist the Lead Teacher with lesson planning, curriculum implementation, documentation, and daily classroom activities
• Provide positive guidance and build strong relationships that support children’s learning and family engagement
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain routines that support healthy habits, including nutrition and self-care practices
• Serve as Lead Teacher in their absence, helping coordinate and manage daily classroom operations
• Maintain communication with families and staff while ensuring confidentiality, completing required trainings, and following mandated reporting responsibilities

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must enroll in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program (to be completed within 2 years of hire)
• CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain
• Basic computer skills including word processing and data entry
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build positive relationships with children and families
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with initiative and sound judgment
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with young children in an early learning setting

The above description is not a comprehensive listing of all job specific responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Douglass Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and Drug-Free Workplace.