Head Start: Preschool Teacher - Nurture & Grow

City of Rockford; Rockford (IL); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

City of Rockford is seeking multiple Child Assistant positions to support the Head Start program. You will assist in teaching preschoolers within a collaborative setting, support lesson planning, and help maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment.

Responsibilities include bus supervision, student hygiene support, reporting, and involvement in recruitment and program reviews. Strong communication with families and staff is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of early childhood development and education.
• Understanding of hygiene practices in a center setting.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with children, parents, and co-workers.

Aufgaben

• Assist Collaboration Teacher with lesson planning and developmental screenings.
• Rides assigned bus routes to ensure safe transportation and supervises children onboard.
• Maintain required reporting forms and participate in annual program reviews.
• Assist in recruiting Head Start eligible children for enrollment.
• Support classroom safety procedures and maintain a nurturing environment.

Kenntnisse

Early childhood knowledge

Hygiene practices

Ausbildung

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

60 credit hours including 18 in early child development

Jobbeschreibung

City of Rockford is seeking multiple Child Assistant positions to support the Head Start program. You will assist in teaching preschoolers within a collaborative setting, support lesson planning, and help maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment.

Responsibilities include bus supervision, student hygiene support, reporting, and involvement in recruitment and program reviews. Strong communication with families and staff is essential.