Assistant Teacher I: Early Childhood Impact in Head Start

Save the Children Federation, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Save the Children seeks an Assistant Teacher to support preschoolers in Head Start settings. You will assist the Head Start Teacher, supervise activities, and foster strong family partnerships while upholding Head Start standards and safety policies.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, facilitating inclusive learning, performing assessments, and participating in ongoing professional development to ensure high-quality early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Requires CDA or state-certified credential meeting CDA requirements, or enrollment in CDA program to be completed within two years of hire.
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start program purpose and guidelines
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; ability to follow directions and take initiative
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels, including families and community partners
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of family information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and online client management systems
• Participation in professional development including basic first aid and pediatric CPR per state licensing and HSPPS

Responsibilities

• Engage with children and supervise activities indoors and outdoors.
• Assist in planning activities with Head Start Teacher to meet individual needs.
• Support classroom projects, field trips, and developmentally appropriate techniques.
• Maintain orderly classroom management and a safe learning environment.
• Interact with children one-on-one and in small groups.
• Build relationships with families and staff.
• Ensure child safety with active supervision.
• Collaborate with management to meet Head Start standards.
• Liaise with staff and parents to involve families in education.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Assist with meals to promote social and self-help skills.
• Support health and personal habits routines.
• Assist in record keeping, observations, assessments, and screenings.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Assist in mobilization and documentation of in-kind contributions.
• May need to stay until programs end.
• Contribute to professional development plans with supervisor.
• Lead in the absence of a teacher.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Discretion/Confidentiality

Education

CDA credential or state certificate

Enrollment in CDA program (within 2 years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online client management systems

Job description

Save the Children seeks an Assistant Teacher to support preschoolers in Head Start settings. You will assist the Head Start Teacher, supervise activities, and foster strong family partnerships while upholding Head Start standards and safety policies.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, facilitating inclusive learning, performing assessments, and participating in ongoing professional development to ensure high-quality early childhood education.