Co-Teacher

DeKalb Health; New Hampton (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

NEICAC is seeking a Co Teacher to support classroom activities in a Head Start program. You will assist the lead teacher in providing a safe, engaging environment, helping children develop foundational skills and confidence for later school life.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and adherence to program policies, including health and safety practices, and participation in trainings as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of children and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher in providing safe, nurturing learning environments.
• Support developmentally appropriate activities for children.
• Assist with meal, sanitation, and safety responsibilities for children.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Location 206 West Main,New Hampton, IA, 50659,United States
• Base Pay $16.82 - $19.47 / Year
• Job Category Pre School Teacher, Teacher, Early Childhood Educator
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

Description

Position Summary

Assist Teacher in providing children with a safe, nurturing, engaging, enjoyable and secure learning environment. Assist the children to gain the awareness, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in their present environment and to deal with later responsibilities in school and life.

The Co Teacher is expected to exemplify the agency’s core values of Growth, Adaptability, Respect, Responsiveness, Compassion, and Collaboration. This position is responsible for complying with all agency and departmental policies and procedures that reflect and promote these values in the delivery of services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Agency Specific

• Must maintain confidentiality at all times
• Must always represent NEICAC in a positive and professional manner
• Must attend training as requested to demonstrate a continued effort to grow professionally
• Adhere to all policies as an employee of Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation
• Attend all agency-wide trainings
• Must travel occasionally
• Establish a collaborative and communicative relationship with fellow staff
• Must be punctual and dependable in completing assignments, meeting report deadlines; daily attendance is essential

Program Specific

• Assist Teacher to provide education and activities that are developmentally and linguistically appropriate and provide a balance of child and adult initiated activities
• Assist Teacher to provide an environment that supports the individual identity of each child and family
• Encourage practices that prevent illness or injury by promotingand modeling positive, culturally relevant health behaviors
• Adapt and be responsive to the constantly changing emotional and physical needs of children and providing indoor and outdoor physical activities
• Provide basic needs of all children including meals, sanitation, and safety
• Participate in the CACFP program ensuring all program mandates are met. This includes, but is not limited to : record keeping, food purchase, storage, preparation, meal supervision and cleanup
• Assist Teacher in administration and documentation of program services
• Assist and support parents to become involved in their child's education and become advocates for their child's and family’s needs
• Encourage parents to participate in their child's classroom activities
• Assist Teacher in providing appropriatemath, literacy, health, nutrition, science, social studies and mental health activities for children and families utilizing the curriculums and resources provided.
• Provide appropriatehealth, nutrition and mental health activitiesfor children and families
• Use a variety of strategies to support each child’s learning; provide individualized interventions when necessary
• Model appropriate speech and language for children and parents
• Participate in lesson planning, implementation and evaluation of all classroom activities
• Conduct Home Visits and Conferences with families as required
• Assist Teacher with getting materials ready for classroom education and nutrition activities
• Complete paperwork accurately and submit timely
• Assist Teacher with advocacy and collaboration of services
• Assist Teacher in maintaining classroom environment
• Assume the duties of the Teacher in his/her absence
• Assist in orientation and training of other staff as appropriate
• Assist classroom volunteers and subs to function according to program guidelines by helping them feel comfortable and succeed in the classroom
• Communicate effectively with others to convey ideas and concerns. Participate to provide positive direction to parents, children & co-workers
• Actively participate as a team member to provide quality services in the classroom. Follow through with requests and guidance by supervisory staff
• Become knowledgeable and adhere to all Head Start Performance Standards, agency Head Start policies and all HHS Licensing Requirements
• Must obtain Teaching Strategies Interrater Reliability certification
• Must follow program guidelines for documentation and assessment of services