Part-time Head Start Assistant Teacher (Post Falls)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hauser (ID); On-site; USD 24,121 - 25,540; Full time

Job summary

North Idaho College Head Start in Post Falls is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support a nurturing early childhood program. You will work with the Classroom Teacher to create engaging activities, supervise a safe classroom, and support children's developmental and social needs.

You will participate in screenings, documentation, and family partnerships while maintaining professional standards. The role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and integrity, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Level I/II qualifications include a CDA or state credential, or an associate degree with a CDA path.
• Experience as staff or volunteer in a preschool classroom.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging learning experiences with the classroom team.
• Provide supervision and maintain a safe, organized classroom.
• Assist with screenings, assessments, documentation, and individualized goals.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, coworkers and partners.
• Help with daily care routines and lead classroom when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Professional ethics

Education

CDA credential program

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Data collection systems

Job description

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children andfamilies by joining the North Idaho College Head Start team. As anAssistant Teacher in Post Falls, you'll help create anurturing, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where everychild can grow, learn, and thrive. Working alongside the ClassroomTeacher, you'll support a comprehensive early childhood programthat reflects the Head Start mission and provides high-qualityservices to children and families.

In this role, you'll partner with the classroom team to plan andimplement engaging learning experiences, foster a safe, healthy,organized, and welcoming classroom environment, and ensure activesupervision while supporting the developmental, social, andemotional needs of every child. You'll assist with childscreenings, assessments, documentation, and individualized goalsetting, build positive relationships with children, families,coworkers, and community partners, and support children withdisabilities and daily care routines, including feeding andtoileting. You'll also help maintain efficient center operations,participate in professional development, and step into the leadclassroom role when needed.

We're seeking someone who brings strong interpersonal and customerservice skills, values teamwork, and communicates withprofessionalism and respect. The ideal candidate has a positiveapproach to early childhood education, health, and family services,is comfortable using common computer applications and data systems,and demonstrates sound judgment, confidentiality, and ethicaldecision-making. If you're passionate about supporting children andfamilies while representing Head Start with integrity, compassion,and a commitment to excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Level I: A CDA (Child Development Associate) credential or astate-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirementsfor a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead toan associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDAcredential program to be completed within two years of the time ofhire.

Level II: An Associate in Early Childhood Education, or ChildDevelopment OR an Associate degree in any other field

of study AND: A major in Early Childhood Education or ChildDevelopment.

Experience:

Experience as a staff or volunteer in a preschool classroom.

Required License and/or Certifications

• Register with Idaho STARS and participate in the professionaldevelopment system.
• Maintain current Infant/child & Adult CPR and First Aid.
• Pass an enhanced background check including fingerprinting, asrequired by Head Start Program Performance Standards and Child CareLicensing requirements, prior to first day of work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Positive approach to Early Childhood Development programs, health,and social services.
• Working knowledge of commonly used computer software programsincluding data collection systems.
• Demonstrate professional ethics and confidentiality.
• Represent the Head Start program in the community and with otherprofessionals, positively and with professionalism.

Starting pay range: $17.51 - $18.54

Work Site Location: Head Start - Post Falls

Work Schedule: up to 19.5 hrs/wk, August through June

Employment is contingent upon successful completion ofbackground check and proof of degree if required for thisposition.

Application materials include: resume, cover letter, andunofficial transcripts

Advertised: July 17, 2026 Pacific DaylightTime

Applications close: