Bilingual Head Start Assistant Teacher

Jefferson Parish Government; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Government's Head Start program seeks a dedicated assistant to support planning and implementing daily activities for preschoolers. You will help supervise children, assist with lesson plans, and prepare rooms for meals and rest periods, including occasional home visits as part of program activities.

Fluency in English and Spanish is encouraged; candidates must meet minimum qualifications including CDA certification or an associate degree and must pass a state background check.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a CDA or state-certified equivalent program.
• Completion of a CDA or state-certified equivalent program.
• Possession of an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college.
• Current enrollment in an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college.
• Must pass a state background check with no felony convictions or disqualifying misdemeanors under Louisiana law.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Start Teacher in planning daily programs, schedules, routines and lesson plans for preschoolers.
• Supervise children and assess their progress during activities.
• Prepare rooms for meals and rest periods and maintain related records.
• Visit participants' homes as part of program activities; assist when needed.
• Step in for the teacher as required to support classroom needs.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Education

CDA Certification

Associate degree

Job description

Jefferson Parish Government's Head Start program seeks a dedicated assistant to support planning and implementing daily activities for preschoolers. You will help supervise children, assist with lesson plans, and prepare rooms for meals and rest periods, including occasional home visits as part of program activities.

Fluency in English and Spanish is encouraged; candidates must meet minimum qualifications including CDA certification or an associate degree and must pass a state background check.