Colcord Head Start Assistant Teacher 26/27 school yr

Jay Public Schools; Jay (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Colcord Head Start Assistant Teacher at Jay Public Schools in Jay, Oklahoma works as part of a teaching team with the lead teacher to develop activities for preschool Head Start children, providing varied experiences and an appropriate learning environment. This role includes working with children with diverse needs and promoting family involvement.

Minimum requirements are a high school diploma or GED; preschool experience is preferred and a CDA credential is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is high school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with preschool age children preferred.
• A current CDA credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in developing activities for preschool Head Start children.
• Provide varied learning experiences and an appropriate learning environment.
• Promote parent involvement and work with families.
• May be assigned additional duties as needed.

Skills

Preschool experience

Team collaboration

Child development knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA credential

Job description

Colcord Head Start Assistant Teacher 26/27 school yr

Jay Public Schools Grand Head Start Administration - Jay, Oklahoma Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Jay Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5958512

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13.53 to $14.24 Per Hour

Job Description

TITLE OF POSITION: Assistant Teacher

GENERAL SUMMARY OF WHAT THE POSITION DOES:

This position works as a part of a teaching team to work as a partner with the teacher/lead teacher in developing activities for preschool (Head Start) children to provide them with varied experiences and an appropriate learning environment. Works with typically developing children and children with disabilities. Assistance is given to the teacher in carrying out the goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards. This position works with families to promote parent involvement in the program. This position may be assigned additional duties based upon program need and areas of developing expertise. This position works along with the teacher/lead teacher to attain the goals of the program. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum requirement is high school diploma or G.E.D. Experience working with preschool age children preferred. A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is preferred.

Contact Information

• Maricruz Longoria , Head Start Director
• Grand Head Start Administration
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]