Impactful Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

ENRICHMENT SERVICES PROGRAM INCORPORATED; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ENRICHMENT SERVICES PROGRAM INCORPORATED in Columbus, GA is seeking a dedicated early childhood professional to collaborate with the classroom teacher in establishing, maintaining and managing classroom activities. The role emphasizes developmental knowledge and supportive interaction with children and families.

The incumbent will assist with lesson plans, daily observations, and learning centers while upholding safety, confidentiality and program standards in a Head Start environment.

Qualifications

• Essential mental functions include effective communication with parents, children and staff.
• Confidentiality about issues concerning staff, children and families.
• Knowledge of ages and stages of development for this age group.
• Ability to engage with children at their level and support learning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality about issues concerning staff, children and families.
• Understand and demonstrate knowledge of ages and stages of development.
• Interact with children in a friendly, calm, and respectful manner.
• Support teaching staff by recording daily observations in Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Assist with organizing learning centers and daily lesson plans.
• Recruit volunteers and solicit in-kind contributions.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and safety.
• Advocate for Head Start program and families.
• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum with parent/guardian input.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Child development knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

ECE Diploma

CDA or Associate Degree in ECE

Job description

ENRICHMENT SERVICES PROGRAM INCORPORATED in Columbus, GA is seeking a dedicated early childhood professional to collaborate with the classroom teacher in establishing, maintaining and managing classroom activities. The role emphasizes developmental knowledge and supportive interaction with children and families.

The incumbent will assist with lesson plans, daily observations, and learning centers while upholding safety, confidentiality and program standards in a Head Start environment.