Head Start Preschool Assistant - Classroom Support & Safety

Ultipro; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

ASRS retirement

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

NACOG seeks an enthusiastic classroom support professional to assist teachers in planning and implementing activities for preschool children while maintaining a safe learning environment. You will help with meals, health checks, and data entry, participating in meetings and family outreach to promote program eligibility.

Level I requires 1 year of preschool experience; Level II requires a CDA or state credential and 1 year of experience. Background checks and health tests are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Level I: Entry level, must meet the requirements of the job descriptions, and one year of experience working with preschool children.
• Level II: Basic requirements and Childhood Development Associate Credential (CDA) that is age appropriate to the children being served in the center-based programs; or a state-awarded certificate for preschool teachers that meets or exceeds the requirement for a CDA, and one year of experience working with preschool children.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document of classroom activities
• Perform transitions from one activity to the next
• Assist with preparation of lesson plans and appliable data entry
• Assist with providing meals, clean up, and toothbrushing
• Actively participates in the recruitment of eligible children and families
• Assist with parent teaching and home visits
• Perform data entry and filing tasks
• Attend and participate in various meetings
• Perform safety checks in the classroom to ensure classroom safety
• Greet incoming families and perform health checks
• Other related duties as assigned.

Job description

NACOG seeks an enthusiastic classroom support professional to assist teachers in planning and implementing activities for preschool children while maintaining a safe learning environment. You will help with meals, health checks, and data entry, participating in meetings and family outreach to promote program eligibility.

Level I requires 1 year of preschool experience; Level II requires a CDA or state credential and 1 year of experience. Background checks and health tests are part of the process.