Head Start: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Save the Children 2022; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health care

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Save the Children in North Carolina seeks an Assistant Teacher to support preschoolers’ social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. You will assist the Teacher with daily classroom operations and collaborate with families to ensure high-quality instruction aligned with Head Start standards.

As a frontline representative, you will promote safety, run activities, participate in conferences, and help implement developmentally appropriate practices while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• CDA or credential meets or exceeds Head Start requirements.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with families and staff across levels.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in activities and supervise learning indoors and outdoors.
• Assist Head Start Teacher with daily classroom operations.
• Build relationships with children, families and staff.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences and home activities.
• Maintain developmentally appropriate learning environments and safety.

Skills

CDA Credential

English Proficiency

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

CDA Credential or State CDA-equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Save the Children in North Carolina seeks an Assistant Teacher to support preschoolers’ social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. You will assist the Teacher with daily classroom operations and collaborate with families to ensure high-quality instruction aligned with Head Start standards.

As a frontline representative, you will promote safety, run activities, participate in conferences, and help implement developmentally appropriate practices while maintaining confidentiality and