Jay Head Start Assistant Teacher

Grand Head Start Jay; Jay (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Head Start Jay is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support a teaching team for preschool Head Start children in Jay, Oklahoma. The role involves partnering with the lead teacher to create engaging activities and a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with educational objectives, promoting parent involvement, and adapting to classroom needs. Requires a high school diploma or GED; CDA is preferred. This full-time position offers a detailed schedule and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is high school diploma or G.E.D plus some experience working with preschool children.
• A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a teaching team to develop activities for preschool Head Start children.
• Support the teacher in implementing educational objectives and performance standards.
• Promote parent involvement and family engagement in the program.
• Be assigned to various classrooms/centers as needed for program operations.

Skills

Preschool experience

Team collaboration

Parent engagement

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D

CDA credential

Job description

Jay Head Start Assistant Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5958675

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE OF POSITION: Assistant Teacher

GENERAL SUMMARY OF WHAT THE POSITION DOES:

This position works as a part of a teaching team to work as a partner with the teacher/lead teacher in developing activities for preschool (Head Start) children to provide them with varied experiences and an appropriate learning environment. Works with typically developing children and children with disabilities. Assistance is given to the teacher in carrying out the goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards. This position works with families to promote parent involvement in the program. This position may be assigned additional duties based upon program need and areas of developing expertise. This position works along with the teacher/lead teacher to attain the goals of the program. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum requirement is high school diploma or G.E.D plus some experience working with preschool children. A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is preferred.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13.53 to $14.24 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Maricruz Longoria , Head Start Director
• Grand Head Start Administration
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]