Preschool Assistant Teacher, Head Start

Save the Children 2022; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Save the Children in the United States is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support preschool children within a Head Start classroom. You’ll assist the Head Start Teacher with daily activities, maintain safety, and help deliver developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.

You will partner with families, participate in conferences, and help ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, while supporting a positive,

Qualifications

• CDA or state CDA-equivalent credential or enrolled in CDA program to complete within two years.
• English proficiency in speech and writing.
• Knowledge of Head Start program purpose.
• Interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; able to follow directions and take initiative.
• Ability to collaborate with families and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and online client management systems.
• Participate in professional development including basic first aid and pediatric CPR as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during all activities and maintain safe indoor/outdoor environment.
• Assist in planning and conducting Head Start activities with the teacher.
• Lead classroom projects and field trips with the teacher.
• Maintain classroom management with developmentally appropriate techniques.
• Create a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment; interact with children one-on-one and in small groups.
• Build relationships with families and the organization.
• Ensure safety with active supervision; no child left unsupervised.
• Collaborate with management to align with Head Start Standards.
• Serve as liaison between staff and parents; encourage home involvement.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences to discuss development.
• Assist with mealtime and health habits.
• Assist in record keeping; observations, assessments, screenings.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Document progress on professional development plan.
• Lead in absence of a teacher.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

CDA or equivalent

CDA program enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online client mgmt systems

Job description

Save the Children in the United States is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support preschool children within a Head Start classroom. You’ll assist the Head Start Teacher with daily activities, maintain safety, and help deliver developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.

You will partner with families, participate in conferences, and help ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, while supporting a positive,