Head Start: Early Childhood Teacher Associate

Theuniversityunion; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Vacation

Personal leave

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Theuniversityunion is seeking a Head Start Teacher Associate to support early childhood education in our Head Start program. This 36 per week, school-calendar position requires an AA degree in Early Childhood Education or a CDA and the ability to obtain CDA.

One year of experience with birth-5 is preferred, with strong communication to families and staff. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including IPERS, vacation, personal leave, sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• AA degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA with ability to obtain CDA
• One year experience teaching children ages birth to 5
• Excellent communication skills with parents, children and staff

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction by following lesson plans and adapt to individual learning styles
• Prepare and maintain paperwork according to CACFP guidelines
• Maintain an organized, clean classroom and share engaging activities
• Develop good communication and maintain confidentiality with parents, staff, volunteers, and visitors
• Assist teachers in supervising students during non-classroom times and bus arrivals/dismissal
• Assist in daily routines including napping and bathroom needs as needed
• In lead teacher's absence, perform substitute teacher responsibilities with prepared lesson plans
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Observation

Planning/Organization

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree or CDA

Job description

Theuniversityunion is seeking a Head Start Teacher Associate to support early childhood education in our Head Start program. This 36 per week, school-calendar position requires an AA degree in Early Childhood Education or a CDA and the ability to obtain CDA.

One year of experience with birth-5 is preferred, with strong communication to families and staff. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including IPERS, vacation, personal leave, sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance.