Head Start Assistant Teacher I (Bilingual)

Catholic Charities Comm; El Mirage (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Basic Life

Short-Term Disability

Vacation

Sick Time

Holidays

Job summary

Catholic Charities Community Services is seeking an Assistant Teacher I to assist the Teacher in a Head Start setting in El Mirage, AZ. The role supports classroom functions, observes young learners, and participates in family conferences and home visits throughout the school year.

The position requires a high school diploma with CDA program enrollment or related education, with preference for bilingual abilities and knowledge of Head Start standards. Expect varied scheduling incl.

Qualifications

• Must read and write legibly in English and understand basic math.
• Familiarity with Head Start standards, requirements, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Second language proficiency preferred (Spanish, Arabic or other).

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher and classroom functions to provide quality services to children and families.
• Support bilingual, multicultural curriculum implementation and supervise children.
• Assist with observations for Fall, Winter and Spring assessments.
• Assist in weekly lesson plans and two parent conferences and two home visits.
• Document health information and developmental and social/emotional screenings within 45 days of enrollment.
• Adapt for children with disabilities and ensure CACFP guidelines.
• Support emergency plans, fire drills, and maintain a clean classroom.
• May substitute in another classroom or site as needed.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and agency-sponsored events.

Skills

Positive attitude

Head Start standards

English literacy

Second language ability

MS Office (Word/Outlook)

Education

High School Diploma

Active CDA program enrollment

AA/BA in ECE or related

Six months experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Catholic Charities Community Services is seeking an Assistant Teacher I to assist the Teacher in a Head Start setting in El Mirage, AZ. The role supports classroom functions, observes young learners, and participates in family conferences and home visits throughout the school year.

The position requires a high school diploma with CDA program enrollment or related education, with preference for bilingual abilities and knowledge of Head Start standards. Expect varied scheduling incl.