Preschool Assistant Teacher - Head Start Classrooms

Save the Children 2022; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Save the Children is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support preschool-aged children in a Head Start classroom in Forrest City, AR. You will assist the Teacher with daily activities, supervision, and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons.

The role requires strong English communication, a CDA or equivalent credential, and the ability to collaborate with families and staff while upholding Head Start standards and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Must hold CDA credential or state CDA-equivalent or be enrolled in a CDA program to be completed within two years.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start program purpose and standards.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with teams and families.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of family information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction of preschool children and in day-to-day Head Start classroom operations.
• Collaborate with Head Start Teacher to meet individual development needs.
• Lead in absence of a teacher and participate in parent conferences.
• Maintain documentation and observe/record child progress and screenings.
• Support health, safety, and nutritional practices with children.
• Build partnerships with families and community partners.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

First aid CPR readiness

Education

CDA credential or state CDA-equivalent

Enrollment in CDA program (within 2 years)

Tools

MS Office

Online client management systems

Job description

Save the Children is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support preschool-aged children in a Head Start classroom in Forrest City, AR. You will assist the Teacher with daily activities, supervision, and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons.

The role requires strong English communication, a CDA or equivalent credential, and the ability to collaborate with families and staff while upholding Head Start standards and safety policies.