Head Start Teacher Assistant II: Nurturing Classrooms

Kings Community Action Organization; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,554,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) in Kings County, CA seeks a Teacher Assistant II to support early childhood education within Head Start. You will assist in planning, setting up classrooms, and coordinating with teachers to deliver curriculum and individualized supports.

Responsibilities include documenting progress notes, conducting home visits, and collaborating with families to promote child development and family well-being. Equal opportunity employer; open until filled.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting preschool children and families in an educational setting.
• Ability to plan and implement curriculum activities aligned with program standards.
• Ability to document observations and prepare child progress notes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and setting up a classroom environment per curriculum.
• Coordinate instructional efforts with the classroom teacher.
• Document DRDP progress notes and portfolio samples for individualizing enrolled children.
• Develop daily lesson plans reflecting curriculum goals and child needs.
• Maintain a high quality, nurturing classroom using relevant assessment tools.

Skills

Classroom management

Observation & assessment

Parent conferences

Education

Associate's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education

Child Development Permit within 6 months

Tools

DRDP progress notes

Job description

Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) in Kings County, CA seeks a Teacher Assistant II to support early childhood education within Head Start. You will assist in planning, setting up classrooms, and coordinating with teachers to deliver curriculum and individualized supports.

Responsibilities include documenting progress notes, conducting home visits, and collaborating with families to promote child development and family well-being. Equal opportunity employer; open until filled.