Early Head Start Assistant Teacher

Ulster County Community Action Committee; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid meals

Job summary

Ulster County Community Action Committee seeks a Teacher Assistant (Early Head Start) to support the Lead Teacher in an Infant/Toddler classroom, ensuring safety, organization, and alignment with Head Start standards. The role involves implementing HighScope and related programs, completing screenings and documentation in GoEngage, and entering observations in COR.

You will collaborate with families, participate in parent meetings, and help maintain a positive learning environment onsite, Monday

Qualifications

• CDA (Infant/Toddler) or obtain within 15 months; 2+ years with infants/toddlers.
• Strong written/verbal communication; parent engagement; teamwork; confidentiality
• Microsoft Office; online assessment tools; Teams/Zoom
• Knowledge of the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework
• CPR/First Aid (current or willing to obtain)
• Valid NYS driver’s license, reliable transportation; occasional overnight travel
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs; bend/squat/kneel; stay regulated during stressful moments

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher to support Infant/Toddler classrooms.
• Implement HighScope and related programs (Pyramid Model, I Am Moving I Am Learning, Outdoor Instruction).
• Complete screenings and documentation in GoEngage; enter child observations in COR.
• Engage with families; participate in parent meetings and trainings; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Parent engagement

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

GoEngage

COR

Teams/Zoom

Job description

Role Summary

The Teacher Assistant (Early Head Start) supports the Lead Teacher to keep an Infant/Toddler classroom safe, organized, and aligned with Head Start Performance Standards and NYS OCFS early learning standards. You help implement HighScope and enhancements (Pyramid Model, I Am Moving I Am Learning, Outdoor Instruction), complete screenings and documentation in GoEngage, and enter child observations in COR.

Required qualifications/skills:

• CDA (Infant/Toddler) or obtain within 15 months; 2+ years with infants/toddlers
• Strong written/verbal communication; parent engagement; teamwork; confidentiality
• Microsoft Office; online assessment tools; Teams/Zoom
• Knowledge of the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework
• CPR/First Aid (current or willing to obtain)
• Valid NYS driver’s license, reliable transportation; occasional overnight travel
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs; bend/squat/kneel; stay regulated during stressful moments

Pay: $18.42–$23.54/hour.

What You Get

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus life insurance. Paid Time Off and paid meals are included. Compensation is a competitive hourly rate ($18.42–$23.54/hour).

A Typical Day

You start onsite Monday–Friday (8:30 AM–4:00 PM) by checking in with the classroom team, reviewing the day’s plan, and getting the room ready before children arrive. During the day you rotate between play areas, routines, and outdoor time while keeping notes that will later be entered into GoEngage and COR. You’ll connect with families at drop‑off/pick‑up and, at times, join scheduled parent meetings or trainings.