Head Start Classroom Assistant - Inspire Young Minds

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is hiring a Head Start Teacher Assistant to work under the Center Manager/Director, assisting with planning and delivering learning experiences and day-to-day classroom management.

The role requires CDA certification, excellent communication skills, and ability to perform physical tasks up to 50 lbs. The position emphasizes safe, engaging activities and collaboration with teachers to support child development.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Must be able to perform physical requirements including kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry objects or children up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Organize classroom space into functional areas (interest centers) in collaboration with the teacher.
• Maintain a clean and healthy classroom environment.
• Maintain a safe environment – indoor and outdoor.
• Keep classroom arranged in an orderly manner and materials readily accessible to the children.
• Provide for constant supervision of children during all activities – indoors and outdoors.
• Observe physical conditions of children and makes referrals to teacher when necessary.
• Makes observation and assess children in each developmental area using the designated developmental screening and ongoing assessment process.
• Refer children with suspected problems to teacher.
• Provide input into the evaluation of each child’s progress on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborate with the teacher to prepare lesson plans, materials and environment that are organized, interactive, appropriate, clean, safe and hands on.
• Follow daily schedule in activities suitable for developmental levels.
• Provide a variety of art media and opportunities for creative expression.
• Display children’s work at eye level.
• Conduct individual, small, and large group activities.
• Plan and participate in a balanced program of open learning and structured activities.
• Use community resources and field trips for classroom enrichment.
• Attend home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
• Establish classroom rules appropriate for age level.
• Maintain order using positive behavior management strategies.
• Record attendance and submit reports.
• Participate in required meetings, trainings and professional development.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Physical ability

Education

CDA

Associate degree in early childhood education (preferred)

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is hiring a Head Start Teacher Assistant to work under the Center Manager/Director, assisting with planning and delivering learning experiences and day-to-day classroom management.

The role requires CDA certification, excellent communication skills, and ability to perform physical tasks up to 50 lbs. The position emphasizes safe, engaging activities and collaboration with teachers to support child development.