Preschool Classroom Support Specialist - Head Start

Northern Arizona Council of Governments; Winslow (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Arizona State Retirement (ASRS)

Paid sick leave & holiday pay

Job summary

Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) in Winslow, AZ seeks a dedicated preschool assistant to support the Teacher in planning and implementing activities while maintaining a safe classroom environment.

Under direct supervision, you will help with lesson preparation, meals, health checks, data entry, and family outreach. A CDA Level II or Level I with experience is required, along with background checks and necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• Level I requires one year of experience working with preschool children.
• Level II requires CDA or state credential with one year of preschool experience.
• Must meet job description requirements and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document classroom activities
• Perform transitions from one activity to the next
• Assist with preparation of lesson plans and appliable data entry
• Assist with providing meals, clean up, and toothbrushing
• Actively participates in the recruitment of eligible children and families
• Assist with parent teaching and home visits
• Perform data entry and filing tasks
• Attend and participate in various meetings
• Perform safety checks in the classroom to ensure classroom safety
• Greet incoming families and perform health checks
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication with children

Education

CDA Level II

Job description

Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) in Winslow, AZ seeks a dedicated preschool assistant to support the Teacher in planning and implementing activities while maintaining a safe classroom environment.

Under direct supervision, you will help with lesson preparation, meals, health checks, data entry, and family outreach. A CDA Level II or Level I with experience is required, along with background checks and necessary certifications.