Head Start Assistant Teacher — Inspire Young Learners

Prime Time Family Reading; New Iberia (LA); Presencial; USD 23 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities/PRIME TIME Family, Inc. seeks a Teacher Assistant for a Head Start classroom in New Iberia, LA. You will support the lead teacher, engage children, and partner with families to promote development across all domains.

Responsibilities include assisting with curriculum implementation, documenting progress, conducting home visits and parent-teacher conferences, and ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment aligned with Head Start guidelines.

Qualificações

• CDA credential or enrolled to complete within one year.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 9 credits in Early Childhood Education.
• CPR and First Aid certification within the first year of employment.
• Prior Head Start or preschool experience preferred.
• Intermediate computer literacy: email and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent decision-making and communications skills.
• High degree of tact and professionalism.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with implementing a child-centered curriculum and learning environment.
• Observe and document children's progress and support IFSPs.
• Develop partnerships with families to establish positive interaction patterns.
• Collaborate on daily lesson plans and post them for parents and volunteers.
• Monitor curriculum to ensure developmentally appropriate activities.
• Support two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences per year.
• Assist in supervising meals, field trips, and outdoor activities.
• Encourage parent involvement and coordinate staff-parent conferences and home visits.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Dependability

Integrity

Managing Priorities

Professionalism

Team Work

Safety & Security

Quality of Work

Formação académica

CDA or enrollment within 1 year

Bachelor's in ECE or related field

CPR & First Aid certification within 1 year

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Email literacy

General computer skills

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities/PRIME TIME Family, Inc. seeks a Teacher Assistant for a Head Start classroom in New Iberia, LA. You will support the lead teacher, engage children, and partner with families to promote development across all domains.

Responsibilities include assisting with curriculum implementation, documenting progress, conducting home visits and parent-teacher conferences, and ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment aligned with Head Start guidelines.