Preschool Assistant Teacher – Head Start (CDA Eligible)

Community Development Institute Head Start; Fruitvale (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & sick leave

Health insurance (medical/dental/visio

Employee premiums: $30/mo health/vis

Dental insurance ($15.95/mo)

Paid holidays

Spring & Winter breaks

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition assistance

Paid trainings

Employee assistance program

LifeMart discount

AD&D life insurance ($35,000)

Travel medical support

Job summary

Community Development Institute Head Start is seeking an Assistant Teacher for our Head Start program in Washington state. The role involves supervising students, helping to develop and implement lesson plans, preparing materials, and maintaining a tidy classroom to support a safe and engaging learning environment.

The ideal candidate holds a CDA credential or an equivalent state certificate. Enrollment in a CDA or degree program within two years is acceptable, with tuition assistance often

Qualifications

• Requires Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or state certificate meeting CDA requirements.
• Applicant may enroll in a program leading to an associate/baccalaureate degree or CDA credential within two years of hire.
• Tuition assistance provided in most cases.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in Head Start setting.
• Assist in developing age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Prepare lesson materials and maintain tidiness in the classroom.
• Support licensing requirements and program goals.

Skills

CDA credential

Program enrollment

Education

CDA credential or state certificate

Job description

Community Development Institute Head Start is seeking an Assistant Teacher for our Head Start program in Washington state. The role involves supervising students, helping to develop and implement lesson plans, preparing materials, and maintaining a tidy classroom to support a safe and engaging learning environment.

The ideal candidate holds a CDA credential or an equivalent state certificate. Enrollment in a CDA or degree program within two years is acceptable, with tuition assistance often