Bilingual Head Start Assistant Teacher I — Classroom Impact

Catholic-Charities-Community-Svcs; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Vacation

Sick Time

13 Paid Holidays

FSA

403(b) with a match

EAP

Pension Plan

Job summary

Catholic Charities Community Services Westside Head Start is seeking an Assistant Teacher I to support the Head Start classroom. You will assist the Teacher, help implement a bilingual, multicultural curriculum, and engage with children and families to promote development in a caring, inclusive setting.

Responsibilities include helping with lesson planning, student assessments, home visits, health screenings, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the educational requirements listed.
• Program must be completed within 2 years of hire for the CDA path.
• Minimum six months experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher in implementing a bilingual, multicultural curriculum and supervise children.
• Assist in observations for Fall/Winter/Spring assessments and Education Plan.
• Assist in weekly lesson plans and documentation of health information.
• Attend two parent conferences and two educational home visits during the program year.
• Support children with disabilities and adapt as needed.
• Ensure CACFP guidelines and paperwork are followed.
• Be a mandatory reporter for abuse/neglect as required by law.
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom and assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good judgment

Flexible

Head Start standards

English literacy

Math basics

Bilingual preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent + CDA enrollment

HS Diploma + AA/BA in ECE or related with 12 credits

6 months experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook)

Job description

Catholic Charities Community Services Westside Head Start is seeking an Assistant Teacher I to support the Head Start classroom. You will assist the Teacher, help implement a bilingual, multicultural curriculum, and engage with children and families to promote development in a caring, inclusive setting.

Responsibilities include helping with lesson planning, student assessments, home visits, health screenings, and documentation.