Head Start Classroom Assistant — Growth & Impact (Full-Time)

DeKalb Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Head Start in Columbus, OH is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support a Head Start classroom and promote child development. The role involves assisting with lesson planning, data collection, and collaboration with the teaching team to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Responsibilities include maintaining routines, ensuring safety, and engaging families through home visits and conferences in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Head Start performance standards and licensing regulations.
• Strong communication and collaboration with teaching teams.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher in supervising a Head Start classroom.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Collect and analyze child assessment data to track progress toward readiness.
• Maintain routines, safety, and classroom organization.
• Engage families through Home Visits and conferences.

Skills

Head Start knowledge

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

CDA in Preschool

Associate’s degree in ECE or related field

Job description

YMCA Head Start in Columbus, OH is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support a Head Start classroom and promote child development. The role involves assisting with lesson planning, data collection, and collaboration with the teaching team to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Responsibilities include maintaining routines, ensuring safety, and engaging families through home visits and conferences in a supportive, inclusive environment.