Empower Young Minds: Head Start Assistant Teacher

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Dorsey (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Delta Health Alliance seeks a Head Start Assistant Teacher to support hands-on learning in a high-quality early childhood program in Mississippi. You will help ensure the safety and welfare of children while following Head Start standards and local policies.

Responsibilities include assisting with lesson plans and curriculum, supporting families, maintaining a positive learning environment, and collaborating with teachers to facilitate meals, transitions, and activities for preschool

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related
• 1-3 years hands-on preschool teaching experience
• Fluent in early childhood development concepts
• Willingness to engage with children, families and volunteers
• Flexible schedule including evenings or weekends
• Pass Mississippi background checks and DHA screening
• Must have Mississippi Driver’s License and vehicle

Responsibilities

• Assist in hands-on programmatic and administrative tasks
• Support safety and welfare of children per Head Start standards
• Help with lesson planning and curriculum delivery
• Maintain and prepare indoor/outdoor learning environments
• Promote family engagement in the classroom
• Assist with meals, transitions and activities for preschoolers
• Maintain confidentiality and document assessments

Skills

Team collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Computer skills

Instruction following

Professional boundaries

Independent work

Emergency response

Child supervision

Flexible schedule

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related

Job description

The Delta Health Alliance seeks a Head Start Assistant Teacher to support hands-on learning in a high-quality early childhood program in Mississippi. You will help ensure the safety and welfare of children while following Head Start standards and local policies.

Responsibilities include assisting with lesson plans and curriculum, supporting families, maintaining a positive learning environment, and collaborating with teachers to facilitate meals, transitions, and activities for preschool