Early Learning Assistant Teacher — Build Bright Futures

DOUGLASS COMMUNITY SERVICES INC; Missouri; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance (free)

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement potential

Job summary

Douglass Community Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support a Head Start classroom and help young children learn, grow, and succeed.

You will work with the Lead Teacher to create a safe, nurturing environment, support lesson planning and daily activities, and promote development across physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains. This full-time role offers a competitive wage, health and life insurance, retirement benefits, PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance to support

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must enroll in a CDA credential program within 2 years of hire.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain.
• Basic computer skills including word processing and data entry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build positive relationships with children and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with young children in an early learning setting.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment across developmental domains.
• Assist Lead Teacher with lesson planning, curriculum implementation, documentation, and daily activities.
• Build positive relationships with children and families to support learning.
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain routines that promote healthy habits.
• Coordinate classroom operations in Lead Teacher's absence.
• Communicate with families and staff while maintaining confidentiality and completing trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Positive guidance

Motor skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA credential program enrollment

CPR & First Aid Certification

Tools

Word processing

Data entry

Job description

Douglass Community Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support a Head Start classroom and help young children learn, grow, and succeed.

You will work with the Lead Teacher to create a safe, nurturing environment, support lesson planning and daily activities, and promote development across physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains. This full-time role offers a competitive wage, health and life insurance, retirement benefits, PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance to support