Head Start Classroom Assistant: Inspire Young Learners

ReNEW Schools; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance (Self

Life insurance

PERF retirement benefit

401(a)

Job summary

School City of Hammond is seeking a Head Start Teacher Assistant to support early childhood education within a collaborative teaching team. You will participate in planning, implement activities, and help create a safe, engaging learning environment for children in Head Start programs.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, assessments, family engagement, and field trips or virtual activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field or CDA with enrollment in college coursework toward a degree within stated timelines.
• Experience working with young children; Head Start experience preferred.
• Spanish language ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development via classroom activities (in-person or virtual) that meet curricular goals.
• Support teaching strategies that build on prior knowledge and extend learning.
• Participate in read-alouds, group activities, and daily routines.
• Assist with planning and managing virtual/e-learning days.
• Support virtual classroom activities via Google Meet and Google Classroom.
• Foster a positive classroom climate and effective learning environment.
• Create attractive displays highlighting children's work and learning objectives.
• Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment; implement active supervision.
• Prepare classroom materials and checklists to meet health and safety standards.
• Assist with assessment and use of data for planning and individualization.
• Input required student documentation into the system.
• Coordinate field trips or virtual alternatives; engage community resources.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Head Start standards

CPR/First Aid

Community building

Clear communication

Mathematical calculations

Problem solving

Instructional programming knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

CDA with enrollment toward degree

College coursework toward degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Head Start policies

Job description

School City of Hammond is seeking a Head Start Teacher Assistant to support early childhood education within a collaborative teaching team. You will participate in planning, implement activities, and help create a safe, engaging learning environment for children in Head Start programs.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, assessments, family engagement, and field trips or virtual activities as needed.