Head Start Assistant Teacher

EAST MILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

EAST MILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Milton, Florida is seeking a Head Start Assistant Teacher to support early childhood education in a collaborative classroom.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and a CDA credential or state certificate meeting CDA requirements, or enrollment in a program leading to an associate or bachelor’s degree, or CDA credential program to be completed within two years. Preferred: interact productively with young children.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Have a minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a state awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA credential or state certificate meeting CDA requirements

Enrolled in program leading to an associate or bachelor's degree

CDA credential program to be completed within two years

Job description

Head Start Assistant Teacher

Santa Rosa County School District EAST MILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Milton, Florida

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This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education , and SANTA ROSA CO SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Details

• Job ID: 5923954
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Sep 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Have a minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a state awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.

Preferred: Interact productively with young children and implement in the classroom setting those early childhood best practices strategies.

Physical Demands (include environmental conditions): Lift light to moderate weight (20 to 50 pounds); Stand, walk, run, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, good hearing and vision; Manual dexterity. Communicate using speech, hearing, and vision skills. Work inside and outside with children and teachers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Job applicants recommended for district positions will be subject to drug testing and background fingerprinting per statutory requirements and School Board Policy

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For inquiries about this vacancy or to request an interview, contact the work site individual listed below in the contact information section.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Trish Johnson , Principal
• EAST MILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]