Assistant Teacher - Head Start

Richmond Community Schools; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Community Schools is seeking an Assistant Teacher for a Head Start classroom serving 3- to 5-year-old children. This grant-funded role involves collaborating with the teacher, families, and staff to foster positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

The position may be reassigned across classrooms as needed to support program operations. Minimum qualifications include a CDA credential (or enrollment in a CDA program), preschool teaching experience (two years preferred), CPR & First

Qualifications

• A current CDA credential or enrollment in CDA credential program immediately upon hire.
• Preschool classroom assistant experience required, with two years preferred.
• Ability to adapt curriculum for at‑risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations.
• Pediatric CPR & First Aid certified.
• Ability to work well with young children, parents, and volunteers.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development and working with parents.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Start teacher in delivering classroom activities for 3- to 5-year-olds.
• Collaborate with families and staff to promote positive outcomes for all children.
• Adapt curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners including at‑risk, special needs, and culturally diverse populations.
• Support program operations across classrooms and centers as needed.

Skills

Early childhood development knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team collaboration

Curriculum adaptation

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Enrolled in CDA credential program

Job description

This position serves as an Assistant Teacher for a Head Start classroom. The assistant teacher shares responsibility for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5-year-old children. S/he works collaboratively with the teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.

This is a grant-funded position.

Plesae see the job description for the full scope of duties, responsibilites, and expectations.

This position serves as an Assistant Teacher for a Head Start classroom. The assistant teacher shares responsibility for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5-year-old children. S/he works collaboratively with the teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.

This is a grant-funded position.

Plesae see the job description for the full scope of duties, responsibilites, and expectations.

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Minimum Qualifications/Credentials Required

A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or be enrolled in a CDA credential program immediately upon hire

Pre-school (ages 3-5) classroom assistant/ teaching experience is required, with two years preferred. Experience and knowledge should include the ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children, including at-risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations, as well as family dynamics and adult learning principles.

Pediatric CPR & First Aid certified

Must demonstrate experience and interest in working with young children, parents, and volunteers.

Must demonstrate a strong knowledge of appropriate practices in early childhood development, including working with parents.

Must demonstrate success in working as a member of a team.

Must demonstrate the ability to work well with young children.

Preferred

An associate or baccalaureate degree (in any area); or be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree

Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desirable.