Head Start Teacher Assistant — Shape Young Minds

Action for Boston Community Development; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) Head Start seeks a Teacher Assistant to support preschool education within a collaborative teaching team in Bradshaw. The role focuses on assisting with planning, implementing Education Component objectives, and promoting the program's mission to staff, families, and the community.

Required are a high school diploma or equivalent and credentials such as a Preschool CDA or ECE certificate, with bilingual ability preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active Preschool CDA or ECE certificate; or enrolled in degree/CDA program within two years.
• Bilingual ability preferred where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide a joyful, nurturing environment for preschoolers and support development across social, cognitive, physical, and emotional domains.
• Participate in daily observations, two home visits and three parent/teacher conferences per family per year.
• Develop and implement developmentally-appropriate lesson plans and individualized activities; assist with IEPs for children with special needs.
• Maintain records of observations and communications with families; participate in team meetings.
• Attend meetings as necessary and ensure EEC ratios and classroom supervision requirements.

Skills

Parental involvement strategies

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual ability

Cultural sensitivity

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Preschool CDA / ECE certificate

Enrolled in related degree or CDA program

Job description

Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) Head Start seeks a Teacher Assistant to support preschool education within a collaborative teaching team in Bradshaw. The role focuses on assisting with planning, implementing Education Component objectives, and promoting the program's mission to staff, families, and the community.

Required are a high school diploma or equivalent and credentials such as a Preschool CDA or ECE certificate, with bilingual ability preferred.