Head Start Classroom Assistant

Save the Children 2022; Winchester (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health care

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Save the Children is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support preschool-aged children in Head Start programs. You will assist the Teacher with daily activities, promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth, and build strong partnerships with families in a safe, nurturing classroom.

Responsibilities include supervising children, planning activities with the Head Start Teacher, and maintaining required records.

Qualifications

• CDA or state credential meeting CDA requirements or enrolled in CDA program within 2 years of hire.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start program purpose.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; ability to follow directions and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Engage with children during activities; supervise indoors and outdoors.
• Assist Head Start Teacher in planning and conducting activities.
• Maintain developmentally appropriate learning environment and classroom management.
• Build relationships with families and coordinate with staff on Head Start standards.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences and document observations and screenings.
• Assist with record-keeping and progress documentation.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

CPR certification

First aid

Confidentiality

Education

CDA credential or CDA program

High School diploma or better

Birth-Kindergarten licensure (NC) preferred

Tools

Online client management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Save the Children is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support preschool-aged children in Head Start programs. You will assist the Teacher with daily activities, promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth, and build strong partnerships with families in a safe, nurturing classroom.

Responsibilities include supervising children, planning activities with the Head Start Teacher, and maintaining required records.