Head Start Teacher Assistant - Head Start - Job ID# 14346

Capitol Region Education Council; Coltville (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) is seeking a Head Start Teacher Assistant to support early childhood education in our Head Start/Early Head Start programs in Connecticut. Work under the Teacher to implement age-appropriate curriculum and ensure health, safety, and nutrition education are integrated.

The role supports planning, supervision, and interaction with children, families, and staff, with emphasis on creating a positive learning environment and meeting required standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in Early Childhood education.
• CT Early Childhood Certificate or CDA credential.
• Experience with Head Start or similar program preferred.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques for children.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and complete assignments in support of daily classroom activities under guidance of the Teacher.
• Provide instruction and care for children in the Head Start program.
• Help write daily and weekly lesson plans with the Teacher.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized classroom equipment and supplies.
• Recruit and support parent volunteers in the classroom.
• Assist with required reports and forms.
• Help arrange field trips and home visits and order supplies.
• Attend staff and parent meetings and participate in professional development.
• Cover program operations in the absence of the teacher.
• Implement Head Start standards and CREC policies.

Skills

Childcare experience

Physical stamina

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood

CT Early Childhood Certificate

CDA (Child Development Associate)

12 credits in Early Childhood

Job description

Head Start Teacher Assistant - Head Start - Job ID# 14346

• Position Type:
  CREC Early Childhood Education
• Date Posted:
  9/22/2026
• Closing Date:
  10/16/2026

CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Program: Head Start /Early Head Start

General Purpose: This position will assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum. Encourage self-esteem and independence for the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child. Ensure that health, safety, and nutritional education is integrated into the overall curriculum planning. Responsible for the care, supervision, and safety of the center children, keeping classroom and equipment clean, neat, and orderly.The Assistant Teacher will serve as a team member.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and completes assignments in support of daily classroom program and activities under the guidance of the Teacher.
• Provide instruction and care for children.
• Assist Teacher in writing the daily and weekly lesson plans.
• Ensure a proper level of available, safe classroom equipment and supplies.
• Participate in recruiting parent volunteers and provide support to volunteers working in the classroom.
• Provide assistance in writing required reports and completing various forms.
• Assist with arranging field trips, home visits and ordering supplies and materials.
• Attend and participate in staff and parent meetings and in training and professional development sessions.
• Responsible for the program operations in the absence of the teacher.
• Implement program consistent with Head Start Performance Standards and NAEYC criteria.
• Implements program in a manner consistent with CREC's mission, vision, code of ethical conduct, policies and procedures
• Creates, fosters and maintains a positive culture and climate across the program and supports the mission and vision of CREC.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood, CT Early Childhood Certificate, current CDA (Child Development Associate), and/or 12 credits in Early Childhood.Equivalent work experience and/or training may be considered at CREC's discretion.
• Experience working with Head Start or similar early childhood program preferred.
• Working knowledge of Creative Curriculum, CT Early Learning and Development Standards, CT Preschool Assessment Framework, LEP, NAEYC Portfolio, Head Start, and OEC Regulations a plus.
• Knowledgeable in the appropriate application of behavior management techniques for children.
• Ability to perform rigorous physical tasks and to care for very active young children. Ability to stand for most of the day, bend, stand up, run, jump suddenly to respond to children needs or during activities.
• Ability to lift/carry children up to 50 pounds.

Statute19a-79-4a of the CT licensing standards states "A designated head teacher shall submit to the department written verification of being twenty (20) years of age or older", and "A second program staff person who works under the supervision of the head teacher shall be eighteen (18) years of age or older"

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice—ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions—that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

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