Assistant Teacher

Gabriel Group; Town of South Lancaster (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

SWCAP Head Start is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support developmentally appropriate learning experiences and build strong relationships with children and families. You will assist with lesson plans, classroom activities, and documentation, while upholding Head Start standards.

The regular schedule is Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM (30 hours/week), with a potential summer layoff. A CDA credential or enrollment within 30 days is required or an associate degree in Early Childhood Education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Access to reliable, licensed driver and transportation.
• Complete one WHFS-approved non-credit course in early childhood education, or complete within six months of hire.
• CDA credential or enrollment in CDA program within 30 days of hire, with credential obtained within two years OR an associate degree in ECE.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Assist with child observations, assessments, and documentation.
• Use positive reinforcement and redirection to support children's behavior.
• Build positive relationships with families and encourage parent involvement.
• Welcome children daily and monitor their health and well-being.
• Support daily routines including meals, rest, toileting, and dressing.
• Engage children in reading, art, and music activities.
• Provide active supervision and safety of children throughout the day.
• Assist with safe transportation of children when directed.

Skills

Classroom management

Observation

Family engagement

Communication

Education

CDA credential or CDA program enrollment

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

• Location 1625 US-61,Lancaster, WI, 53813,United States
• Base Pay $18.03 - $18.76 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name SWCAP HR
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Join SWCAP Head Start and help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where young children can learn and grow. As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside classroom teaching staff to support developmentally appropriate learning experiences, build positive relationships with children and families, and help ensure high-quality services in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards.

The regular schedule for this position is Monday-Thursday 7:00AM-2:30PM for 30 hours per week. Please note, this position is subject to a temporary summer layoff when classes are not in session.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that support children's cognitive, social-emotional, language, literacy, self-help, safety, nutrition, and fine and gross motor development.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Assist with child observations, assessments, lesson plans, newsletters, and other required documentation.
• Use positive reinforcement and redirection to support children's behavior and social problem-solving skills.
• Build positive relationships with families and encourage parent involvement in the classroom.
• Welcome children each day and help monitor and document their health and well-being.
• Support children with daily routines, including meals, rest, toileting, and dressing.
• Engage children in reading, art, music, and other age-appropriate activities.
• Provide active supervision and maintain accountability for children throughout the day.
• Help clean and sanitize the classroom and toys as needed.
• Assist with the safe transportation of children according to agency policies when directed.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Access to reliable, licensed, insured driver and transportation.
• Successful completion of one WHFS-approved non-credit course in early childhood education, or completion within six months of hire.
• CDA credential or enrollment in a CDA program within 30 days of hire, with the credential obtained within two years OR an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or enrollment in a program leading to an associate degree.

Preferred but not required...

• Experience working with young children.
• Experience supporting developmentally appropriate activities and classroom routines.
• Experience working collaboratively with teachers, families, and other staff.
• Familiarity with early childhood education practices and Head Start programming.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift and/or move equipment up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to drive a vehicle in various weather conditions.
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, unpleasant odors, and dirty working conditions.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

SWCAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to characteristics protected under state or federal law.