Pre-K Classroom Assistant for Early Learning

Enrichment Services Program, Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (50,000)

Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term DI

FSA – Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Enrichment Services Program, Inc. seeks an early childhood assistant to collaborate with teachers in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for young children.

The role emphasizes nurturing interactions, safety, and positive guidance while supporting family engagement and advocacy within Head Start. You will help maintain daily schedules, organize learning centers, document observations, and assist with health, safety and nutrition practices.

Qualifications

• Requires Early Childhood Education Diploma; Current CDA or Associate Degree in ECE or equivalent credentials.
• Experience with building safe, developmentally appropriate classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and maintaining classroom activities.
• Maintain confidentiality about staff, children and families.
• Follow daily lesson plans and schedules; document observations.
• Support healthy, safe, and nurturing environments; supervise groups of children.
• Organize learning centers and materials for independent use.
• Recruit volunteers and solicit in-kind contributions.
• Attend meetings, trainings and workshops as required.
• Advocate for Head Start program, families and children.

Skills

Effective communication

Observation & development

Positive discipline

Flexibility & supportive

Collaboration with staff

Engaging children

Education

ECE Diploma / CDA or Assoc. Degree in ECE

Tools

Teaching Strategies GOLD

Job description

Enrichment Services Program, Inc. seeks an early childhood assistant to collaborate with teachers in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for young children.

The role emphasizes nurturing interactions, safety, and positive guidance while supporting family engagement and advocacy within Head Start. You will help maintain daily schedules, organize learning centers, document observations, and assist with health, safety and nutrition practices.