Head Start Associate Teacher
Capital Area Head Start is seeking Associate Teachers to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families.
About the role
As a Head Start Associate Teacher, you will work in collaboration with our inclusive education and support teams to deliver a high-quality, curriculum-based educational program. This includes assisting in developing and implementing lesson plans, approaching child development through family engagement and community partnerships, ensuring the health and safety of children, and maintaining positive outcomes.
Schedule
Head Start Associate Teachers work 10 months out of the year and enjoy summers off. Schedules are based on the school year and include 1,576 work hours.
Pay
Earn a minimum of $16.60 per hour.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
- Paid time off
- 401K
- Extensive training and learning opportunities
- Career development and advancement
- Tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines
- Health and wellness programs
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or ability to obtain the credential within two years of hire
- Basic computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and learn web-based systems
- Ability to travel to home visits, training, and other locations
- Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances
- Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference
- Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred