Head Start Preschool Assistant: Enrich Young Learners

Astor Services Inc.; Town of Cairo (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDA credential training provided at no

Room for growth within the org

Job summary

Astor Services Inc. is hiring Preschool Teacher Assistants to support Head Start classes for 3 and 4-year-olds.

This full-time role (35 hours/week, 52 weeks/year) involves assisting in delivering early learning, health, and family well-being services, with a focus on safe, engaging classroom environments. You will help with instruction, supervision, and ongoing assessments, and may participate in home visits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with the population served is preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Creates a well-organized learning environment for children that conveys a welcoming, trusting, and safe environment.
• Understands and incorporates the principles of play-based learning.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management, including responsibility for supervision of all children.
• Incorporates a variety of experiences in the classroom to foster the children’s emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and self-help skill development.
• Able to work as a team member.
• Provides coverage, as assigned, to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
• Must follow safety and health practices in the daily operation of duties to maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Play-based learning

Classroom supervision

Observation & assessment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Astor Services Inc. is hiring Preschool Teacher Assistants to support Head Start classes for 3 and 4-year-olds.

This full-time role (35 hours/week, 52 weeks/year) involves assisting in delivering early learning, health, and family well-being services, with a focus on safe, engaging classroom environments. You will help with instruction, supervision, and ongoing assessments, and may participate in home visits.