Head Start Classroom Assistant Teacher

SCUS Head Start Programs Inc.; Winchester (IN); Sur place; USD 31 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Employee wellness programs

Résumé du poste

Save the Children is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support preschool activities in a Head Start classroom. You will assist the Head Start Teacher in daily instruction, supervision, and family partnership activities while promoting safety, development, and high-quality educational practices.

Responsibilities include planning activities with the Lead Teacher, maintaining a safe environment, and engaging families through conferences and home learning activities.

Qualifications

• CDA or state credential meeting CDA requirements or enrolled in CDA program to complete within two years of hire.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start program purpose.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; able to follow directions and take initiative.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels, including families and community partners.
• Experience preserving confidentiality of family information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and online client management systems.
• Participation in required professional development including basic first aid and pediatric CPR as required by state licensing.

Responsabilités

• Engage with children during activities and supervise indoors and outdoors to maintain a safe environment.
• Assist Head Start Teacher in planning and conducting activities to meet individual needs.
• Support classroom projects and field trips and maintain developmentally appropriate classroom management.
• Create a safe learning environment and interact with children individually and in small groups.
• Build relationships with children, families and staff; serve as liaison with parents.
• Assist in record keeping, observations, assessments and screenings.
• Participate in staff meetings, committees and training sessions.
• Support in-kind activity mobilization and documentation.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Formation

CDA or state credential

High School or better

Outils

Microsoft Office

Online client management systems

Description du poste

Save the Children is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support preschool activities in a Head Start classroom. You will assist the Head Start Teacher in daily instruction, supervision, and family partnership activities while promoting safety, development, and high-quality educational practices.

Responsibilities include planning activities with the Lead Teacher, maintaining a safe environment, and engaging families through conferences and home learning activities.