Head Start Classroom Assistant: Empower Young Learners

ORANGE COUNTY HEAD START, INC.; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Head Start, Inc. is seeking a Teacher Assistant II to support teachers in delivering Head Start programs in a California classroom. You will help with lesson implementation, documentation, and parent conferences to track each child’s progress toward individual goals.

The role requires assisting with daily routines, safety, and activities, plus collaboration with families, volunteers, and staff to ensure a high-energy learning environment for preschool children.

Qualifications

• Education: A Child Development Associate Teacher Permit and/or a minimum of 12 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development including core courses.
• Experience: Some related experience.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of early childhood development and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English; Spanish and/or Vietnamese may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher to develop individual lesson plans with parents for each child’s development.
• Document child progress through observations, work samples, pictures and parent input using the required assessment tool.
• Must be able to hear and see children at all times when under supervision.
• Instruct and interact with children using age-appropriate interactions (one-on-one, small group, large group).
• Provide care and supervision for children, including safety, toileting and self-care routines.
• Assist Teacher in training parents and volunteers on classroom procedures and tasks.
• Assist with screening tools to observe health and development and refer concerns to appropriate services.
• Prepare daily paperwork (attendance, meal/milk counts, drills, safety checks).
• Communicate progress with parents during home visits and conferences and help set/update goals.
• Recruit parents for the Parent Involvement Program and notify them of meetings and events.
• Prepare and set up meals and snacks as required.
• Assist children and adults during injuries or emergencies in the classroom.
• Participate in preparing, cleaning and setting up classroom environments and materials.

Skills

Fluent English

Spanish or Vietnamese

Education

Child Development Associate Teacher Permit

12 ECE units including core courses

Job description

Orange County Head Start, Inc. is seeking a Teacher Assistant II to support teachers in delivering Head Start programs in a California classroom. You will help with lesson implementation, documentation, and parent conferences to track each child’s progress toward individual goals.

The role requires assisting with daily routines, safety, and activities, plus collaboration with families, volunteers, and staff to ensure a high-energy learning environment for preschool children.