Full-Time Head Start Classroom Assistant - Benefits

Community Action Agencies; Albion Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Agency South Central Michigan is seeking a Head Start Assistant Teacher - Full-Time with Benefits in Albion, MI. You will support teachers, develop age-appropriate lesson plans, and engage families to foster children's development.

The role requires a CDA credential in Preschool (or equivalent) and prefers an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education. A minimum of one year of preschool classroom experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a CDA credential in Preschool.
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Experience: at least one year of classroom work with preschool-aged children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support in orientation and training of classroom paraprofessionals and substitutes.
• Assist in developing lesson plans reflecting DAP, Creative Curriculum and HSPPS.
• Assist in setting goals for individual and group educational plans with parent involvement.
• Assist Lead Teacher in lesson planning in in-person or virtual settings.
• Maintain accurate written records and input data into Child Plus System.
• Collaborate with special needs staff to meet Individual Education Plans.

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (Preschool)

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Community Action Agency South Central Michigan is seeking a Head Start Assistant Teacher - Full-Time with Benefits in Albion, MI. You will support teachers, develop age-appropriate lesson plans, and engage families to foster children's development.

The role requires a CDA credential in Preschool (or equivalent) and prefers an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education. A minimum of one year of preschool classroom experience is preferred.