Head Start Classroom Assistant - Early Childhood Education

School City of Hammond; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PERF retirement

401(a) plan

Job summary

School City of Hammond is seeking a Head Start Teacher Assistant to assist in planning and delivering early education activities for a group of children, both in-person and virtually. You will help implement developmentally appropriate curricula, support language and literacy, and maintain a safe, engaging classroom.

You will work with a teaching team, coordinate with families and community partners, and participate in program activities and professional development to ensure high-quality

Qualifications

• Assisting in high-quality early childhood learning experiences.
• Experience with developmentally appropriate practices.
• Knowledge of learning assessments and planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning and implementing activities that meet curricular goals and are engaging.
• Support language development and vocabulary through read-alouds and conversations.
• Contribute to a positive classroom climate and safe learning environment.
• Prepare and manage materials for daily activities and virtual days.
• Collaborate with families, Head Start staff, and community resources.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Google Suite

Head Start Standards

CPR & First Aid

Classroom management

Communication skills

Math computations

Education

CDA credential

Associate degree in ECE

ECE coursework

Tools

Google Meet

Job description

School City of Hammond is seeking a Head Start Teacher Assistant to assist in planning and delivering early education activities for a group of children, both in-person and virtually. You will help implement developmentally appropriate curricula, support language and literacy, and maintain a safe, engaging classroom.

You will work with a teaching team, coordinate with families and community partners, and participate in program activities and professional development to ensure high-quality