Head Start Assistant Teacher

Life at Ascension

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About the role

Instructional Support & Adaptation: Assist in planning and implementing daily activities that align with student abilities, interests, and individual educational plans. Inclusion & Specialized Curriculum: Supports school inclusion efforts and assist students in alternate school settings. Skill Enhancement: Identify and create targeted opportunities to boost student skills, specifically encouraging independence in communication and social-emotional growth. Professional Leadership & Motivation: Display consistent enthusiasm and energy to maintain student motivation, cooperation, and active participation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing daily activities that align with student abilities, interests, and individual educational plans.
• Supports school inclusion efforts and assist students in alternate school settings.
• Create targeted opportunities to boost student skills, specifically encouraging independence in communication and social-emotional growth.
• Display consistent enthusiasm and energy to maintain student motivation, cooperation, and active participation.

Requirements

• A high school diploma equivalency and 2 years of cumulative experience OR an Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Experience working in a preschool, Head Start, or other educational setting with young children is required.
• Must be at least 19 years old, hold at minimum a high school diploma/GED plus Preschool Child Development Associate.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency and 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Experience working in a preschool, Head Start, or other educational setting with young children is required.
• Must be at least 19 years old, hold at minimum a high school diploma/GED plus Preschool Child Development Associate.

Skills

• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of child development theories and practices.
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles.

Benefits

• Retirement: 403(b) plan.
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.

Pay

$19.22 - $26.01 per hour

Schedule

Day shift | PRN | 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ascension is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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