Head Start Assistant Teacher

WEST NAVARRE PRIMARY; Navarre (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

WEST NAVARRE PRIMARY in Navarre, Florida is hiring a Head Start Assistant Teacher to support early childhood classrooms. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and a CDA credential or enrollment in a program leading to degree.

The position is full-time and located at the West Navarre site. The applicant will work with teachers to implement best practices, assist with daily routines, and support children’s learning and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• CDA credential or state certificate meeting CDA requirements or enrollment in a program leading to a degree.

Responsibilities

• Interact productively with young children and implement in the classroom those early childhood best practices.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA credential or state certificate meeting CDA requirements

Job description

Head Start Assistant Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5938161

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 23, 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

This position requires screening through Clearinghouse.

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]