Early Childhood Education Assistant - Head Start

Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission; Opp (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (SEARPDC) seeks a Teacher Assistant / Auxiliary Teacher for Head Start/Early Head Start programs. Under supervision, you will assist in lesson prep, health checks, and student support, helping create a safe, engaging learning environment.

The position involves classroom supervision, parent communication, data entry, and participation in professional development. Background checks are required; CPR/First Aid may be needed.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or GED; prefer Associate degree in early childhood education or child development.
• Possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate or be able to acquire this certificate within two (2) years of
• Possess a current and valid driver's license and must be
• Ability to perform effective cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid procedures when
• Ability to pass a tuberculosis testing/screening
• Ability to work non-standard hours or overtime when
• Ability to pass all DHR required background checks, including but not limited to CA/N Clearance, ABI/FBI check, physical, MVR, Pre-employment drug screen, and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Assists Teachers in preparing lesson plans, file folders, and daily meal counts
• Supervises students to ensure safety and healthy learning environment
• Performs daily student health checks, documenting health status into records
• Interacts and communicates with students
• Prepares meals for students
• Observes and evaluates student's social development
• Prepares and maintains student records
• Integrates Head Start components and procedures into classroom functions and activities
• Makes home visits with student’s parent and conducts required parent-teacher conferences
• Enters student information into system databases
• Communicates with student’s parents / guardians
• Assists in preparing classroom prior to student arrival
• Assists in cleaning classroom to ensure a safe learning environment
• Assists Teacher in monitoring inventory of classroom supplies
• Assists Teacher in providing prompt redirection for children in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Skills

Knowledge of SEARPDC, OHS, DHR, IDEA

Knowledge of SEARPDC organizational

Knowledge of safety rules

Knowledge of effective teaching for

Communication skills (oral & written)

Verbal skills for staff & parents

Writing skills for reports

Reading skills for directives & rules

Math basics for calculations

Prepare lesson plans per guidelines

Ability to teach young children

Establish safe learning environment

Prepare required reports

Document student progress

Document challenges & solutions

Interact with parents on progress

Use computers & office software

Maintain professional attitude

Use cellular/multiline phone

Courteous and patient communication

Prioritize work & multi-task

Work with little supervision

Ability to drive

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in early childhood ed or child development

CDA certificate or within 2 years

Driver's license

Job description

Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (SEARPDC) seeks a Teacher Assistant / Auxiliary Teacher for Head Start/Early Head Start programs. Under supervision, you will assist in lesson prep, health checks, and student support, helping create a safe, engaging learning environment.

The position involves classroom supervision, parent communication, data entry, and participation in professional development. Background checks are required; CPR/First Aid may be needed.