Head Start Teacher Assistant: Nurture & Learn

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in the North & Central Illinois Division, Child Care, is seeking a Teacher Assistant - Head Start to support classroom activities, assist the lead teacher, and help create a safe, nurturing learning environment for young children.

Under the supervision of the Teacher/Site Director, you will implement activities, promote health and safety, document observations, and encourage language, social, and cognitive development in a structured Head Start setting.

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts degree in early childhood education.
• Two years of experience in a pre-school setting.
• Some experience with young children.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Demonstrates safety practices.
• Health: Maintains a healthy classroom environment.
• Learning Environment: Assists in planning and implementing activities with learning centers for at least 60 minutes daily.
• Cognitive: Supports development of problem solving and conceptual thinking.
• Communication: Promotes listening and language development.
• Creative: Supplies materials to encourage creativity and writes observation notes weekly.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Flexible/adaptable

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Associate of Arts degree in early childhood education

Job description

The Salvation Army in the North & Central Illinois Division, Child Care, is seeking a Teacher Assistant - Head Start to support classroom activities, assist the lead teacher, and help create a safe, nurturing learning environment for young children.

Under the supervision of the Teacher/Site Director, you will implement activities, promote health and safety, document observations, and encourage language, social, and cognitive development in a structured Head Start setting.