Assistant Teacher - Head Start

About the role

This position serves as an Assistant Teacher for a Head Start classroom. The assistant teacher shares responsibility for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5-year-old children. S/he works collaboratively with the teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. This is a grant-funded position.

Responsibilities

• Shares responsibility for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5-year-old children.
• Works collaboratively with the teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.
• May be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.

Qualifications

• A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or be enrolled in a CDA credential program immediately upon hire.
• Pre-school (ages 3-5) classroom assistant/teaching experience is required, with two years preferred.
• Experience and knowledge should include the ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children, including at-risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations, as well as family dynamics and adult learning principles.
• Pediatric CPR & First Aid certified.
• Demonstrate experience and interest in working with young children, parents, and volunteers.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of appropriate practices in early childhood development, including working with parents.
• Demonstrate success in working as a member of a team.
• Demonstrate the ability to work well with young children.

Preferred

• An associate or baccalaureate degree (in any area); or be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desirable.

Pay

Salary: From $15.81 to $17.34 per hour

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

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Application

Please apply online at www.weRrichmond.com