Head Start Assistant Teacher: Shape Young Learners

Friends of Children and Families, Inc.; Boise, Meridian, Mountain Home (ID, ID, ID); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low cost medical and vision insurance

Free dental, short term disability, E4

Employee assistance program, and life

Matching 4% for a 401K after one year

Paid sick, personal, and bereavement

Generous paid time off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF)

Job summary

Friends of Children and Families, Inc. seeks a Head Start Assistant Teacher to support the lead teacher in Boise and Meridian. The role is full-time with 34–40 hours weekly and pay between $17.49 and $20.62 per hour, DOE. The organization helps pre-school children and families in Ada and Elmore counties.

You will assist in classroom activities, health and nutrition education, and family engagement, while promoting a safe, inclusive learning environment and PBIS-based behavior supports.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a CDA credential or be enrolled in a qualifying program.
• Preferred bilingual ability and prior EHS/HS parent experience.
• CPR and First Aid certificates must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist and team with the Lead Teacher to meet Head Start objectives.
• Support health, nutrition, transportation, disabilities, and family services.
• Create a safe, positive classroom with PBIS-based expectations.
• Assist with behavior supports and daily planning with the team.
• Observe, document, and assess child development levels.
• Ensure safe bus routes and proper pickup by authorized individuals.

Skills

Team collaboration

Positive communication

Observation & assessment

Family engagement

Bilingual

Education

CDA credential

Associate or Baccalaureate in ECE

Enrolled in CDA program within 120 days

Job description

Friends of Children and Families, Inc. seeks a Head Start Assistant Teacher to support the lead teacher in Boise and Meridian. The role is full-time with 34–40 hours weekly and pay between $17.49 and $20.62 per hour, DOE. The organization helps pre-school children and families in Ada and Elmore counties.

You will assist in classroom activities, health and nutrition education, and family engagement, while promoting a safe, inclusive learning environment and PBIS-based behavior supports.