Head Start Teaching Assistant

Communityactionallegan; Dorr Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Communityactionallegan is seeking a Head Start Teaching Assistant to support instructors in delivering lesson plans and activities for children. The role involves daily classroom assistance, meal support, diapering, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance within a Head Start program.

The candidate will help with screenings, documentation, and ongoing professional development, working under supervision to promote each child’s growth in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Must meet Head Start requirements and have 480 hours of childcare experience.
• Willingness to obtain CDA.
• Pass pre-employment physical and TB test.
• CPR and Basic First Aid certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans and classroom management.
• Support daily group and individual activities to promote children’s development.
• Assist with children’s screenings and assessments.
• Assist with preparing and serving meals and cleaning up after meals.
• Assist with diapering and classroom setup/cleanup.
• Ensure safety and emergency procedures are followed.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and comply with regulations.
• Complete required documentation and pursue professional development goals.

Skills

Childcare experience

Teaching support

Education

Child Development Associate Credentials (CDA) or willingness to obtain

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Position Title: Head Start Teaching Assistant

Reports To: Education Supervisor / Director of Operations

Classification: Full Time / Part Year / Non-Exempt

Status: Hourly

Required Education and Experience: Must meet the Head Start requirements, including a minimum of or willingness to obtain a Child Development Associate Credentials, awarded by the Council of Professional Development and have 480 hours of childcare experience. Pass pre-employment physical, TB test. Be certified in Infant/Child and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid.

Summary/Objective: The Head Start Teaching Assistant completes the listed tasks. All tasks are considered essential except those identified as non-essential.

Essential Functions:

• Assisting the Teacher in the development and implementation of classroom lesson plans and classroom management.
• Assisting the teacher in implementing daily group and individual activities so that the children are provided with opportunities to enhance their development.
• Assisting the Teaching with the children's screenings and assessments.
• Assists in preparing and serving meals daily, cleaning up as needed after meal service.
• Assists with diapering.
• Assists teacher with classroom set-up and clean-up.
• Ensures safety and emergency procedures are followed.
• Attends all scheduled staff meetings for position held.
• Ensures compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Completes documentation as required.
• Conducts a self-evaluation and works consistently to improve own job performance & develops individual professional development goals annually.
• Communicates regularly and works cooperatively with all staff.
• Always maintains confidentiality.
• Respects and promotes the unique identity of each child and family, and refrains from stereotyping based on gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability.
• Ensures compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or Executive Director