Head Start Teacher Aide – Impactful Early Childhood Support

NACOG; Lakeside (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Arizona State Retirement (ASRS)

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

NACOG is seeking a Classroom Assistant to support teachers in planning and implementing activities and maintaining a safe classroom for preschool children in Lakeside, AZ. This role reports to the supervisor and requires compliance with employment eligibility verification.

Responsibilities include assisting with lesson plans, data entry, meals, health checks, and family outreach. Level II credentials (CDA) or equivalent experience are preferred, with opportunities to grow within the program.

Qualifications

• Entry level; must meet job description requirements and one year of experience with preschool children.
• Level II requires a CDA or state credential meeting CDA level plus one year of preschool experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document classroom activities.
• Perform transitions between activities.
• Assist with lesson plans and data entry.
• Assist with meals, cleanup, and toothbrushing.
• Recruit eligible children and families.
• Support parent teaching and home visits.
• Perform data entry and filing tasks.
• Attend and participate in meetings.
• Conduct classroom safety checks.
• Greet families and perform health checks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication with children

General communication

Cultural competence

Discretion

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Level I: Entry-level with 1 year experience

Level II: CDA or state certificate + 1 year exp

Job description

NACOG is seeking a Classroom Assistant to support teachers in planning and implementing activities and maintaining a safe classroom for preschool children in Lakeside, AZ. This role reports to the supervisor and requires compliance with employment eligibility verification.

Responsibilities include assisting with lesson plans, data entry, meals, health checks, and family outreach. Level II credentials (CDA) or equivalent experience are preferred, with opportunities to grow within the program.