Head Start / NC Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Community Action Opportunities; North Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a non-profit organization focused on early childhood education. This position involves engaging preschool-age children through individual and group activities, maintaining a nurturing classroom environment, and collaborating on lesson plans. The ideal candidate will have a CDA Credential and an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, with at least two years of relevant experience. This role not only supports children's educational needs but also involves communicating effectively with parents and ensuring a safe and clean learning space. If you're passionate about making a difference in young lives, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Overtime Pay

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in early childhood education.
• CDA Credential and Associate’s Degree in related field required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching preschool-age children and prepare lesson plans.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with parents about children's progress.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

CDA Credential

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Developmental Screening Instruments

Record Keeping Software

Job description

We are a high-performing, non-profit Community Action Agency seeking a dedicated and experienced early childhood education teaching professional to join our strong team in a high-quality education environment.

Essential Duties and Tasks

1. Helps with individual and group teaching activities of preschool-age children in a classroom; sets up learning centers and arranges daily activities.
2. Discusses and makes suggestions about weekly lesson plans.
3. Prepares and selects activities for at least one developmentally appropriate lesson plan.
4. Outlines a month to coordinate with the Teacher’s plan and supports weekly individual and group objectives.
5. Helps to administer the developmental screening instrument, observes, coordinates assessment activities, and records behaviorally-based observations and other data.
6. Helps to maintain and process accurate and confidential records and statistics as required.
7. Communicates appropriately with parents, shares information about the child’s needs and progress, potential health, dental, etc. concerns, and makes referrals for services.
8. Instructs and helps children, including those who have special needs, with daily activities including proper eating manners, toileting, hand washing, teeth brushing, etc.
9. Sets and cleans up the food service area while creating related and appropriate learning opportunities for the children.
10. Cleans tables and floors after lunch; may vacuum and clean floors, carpets, and wipe furniture. May also be required to clean bathroom sinks and toilets in a Head Start classroom.
11. May be required to drive and/or serve as a monitor on a bus that transports children to and from school, on field trips, and/or to screening appointments.
12. Helps to resolve child emergencies in the classroom; follows appropriate notification procedures.

Requires:

1. Minimum of two years’ early childhood education experience.
2. CDA Credential.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

Additional Requirements:

1. Must have a valid NC Driver License.
2. NC DOT Issued CDL desired or ability to obtain NC DOT CDL within one year of hire.
3. Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
4. Must pass pre-employment background and drug screens.
5. Must pass physical examination and be free of communicable diseases.
6. Bi-Lingual in Spanish desired.

Salary: $15.30- $20.29 per hour DOQ plus competitive benefits. This position is not exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime pay.

CAO shall exclude applicants from consideration who fail to comply with the following submittal requirements:

Send resume, cover letter, and complete contact information for three (3) professional references to:

Email with Subject: Teacher Assistant to: [e-mail]

Or

828-253-6319 (Fax)

EEO and DFW
Open until filled