Early Childhood Classroom Aide & Learning Activities

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Weir (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a dedicated classroom assistant to support Head Start programs in Mississippi. You will help design and set up learning centers, supervise children, and conduct activities in line with curriculum and best practices.

In this role you will screen and assess children using Brigance, develop lesson plans, document observations, and maintain accurate education records while upholding confidentiality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Associate Degree in Child Development or related field with 1 year of childcare experience
• Minimum: CDA Certification with six months of demonstrated experience in childcare
• Strong knowledge of theories and practices of Early Childhood Development in Head Start

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and setting up classrooms and learning centers based on curriculum and children's interests
• Provide continuous active supervision of children during all activities
• Conduct classroom activities in the absence of an assigned teacher
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities across required learning domains
• Screen children using Brigance Early Childhood Screen III (3-5) per schedule
• Develop group weekly lesson plans aligned with curriculum and children's interests
• Document observations and administer CPI assessments three times per year
• Record attendance daily in the absence of the teacher
• Maintain education records and ensure confidentiality

Skills

Early childhood development

Head Start knowledge

Observation & assessment

Child supervision

Behavior management

Education

Associate Degree in Child Development

CDA Certification

Job description

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a dedicated classroom assistant to support Head Start programs in Mississippi. You will help design and set up learning centers, supervise children, and conduct activities in line with curriculum and best practices.

In this role you will screen and assess children using Brigance, develop lesson plans, document observations, and maintain accurate education records while upholding confidentiality and safety standards.