Early Childhood Apprentice

Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation; Missouri; On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation is seeking an Early Childhood Apprentice for an on-site role within the Head Start Program. This position offers hands-on learning in a supportive educational environment while earning an income.

The apprentice will assist Lead Teachers in providing developmentally appropriate activities for children, focusing on education and safety. Candidates must have a high school diploma and enroll in relevant Early Childhood Education courses.

Compensation is set at $15.91 per hour with bi-weekly pay.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be actively enrolled in Early Childhood Education courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing educational activities for children.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
• Support children's emotional and social development.
• Attend agency trainings as required.

Skills

Educational assistance

Record keeping

Classroom management

Safety procedures

Meal preparation

Education

High School/GED/HIFet

Enrolled in Early Childhood Education courses

Job description

The Early Childhood Apprentice is an on‑site role within the Head Start Program where you will gain hands‑on learning in a classroom while earning an income and receiving guidance from early childhood education professionals.

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Apprentice will assist in providing continuity of services to Head Start and Early Head Start Centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher and Teacher in providing educational and developmentally appropriate learning activities for children, including those with special needs.
• Assist the Lead Teacher and Teacher in attending educational conferences and home visits.
• Assist the Lead Teacher and Teacher with record keeping of individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
• Assist in preparation of meals and maintain a clean and sanitary environment at Head Start Centers.
• Be responsible for a classroom of up to 20 children, providing appropriate activities and modeling family‑style dining during all meals.
• Assist in maintaining children’s safety in the classroom at all times, following all safety and supervision procedures.
• Provide educational assistance to Head Start children in a center‑based environment, including creation of individual lesson plans.
• Support children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self‑concepts.
• Attend all agency trainings as required.
• May provide other basic support functions (e.g., record keeping, answering phone) as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School/GED/HIFet required.
• Must be enrolled in Early Childhood Education courses in college.

Compensation & Benefits

• On‑site position – this is not a remote position.
• Rate of pay: $15.91 per hour, bi‑weekly pay.