Pre-K Assistant Teacher

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The Head Start Pre-K Assistant Teacher in collaboration with the Head Start Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher provides support in effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning, assessment, evaluation, and related research for children 3-5 years old. The Head Start Pre-K Assistant Teacher is responsible for providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences, supervision of children assigned in the classroom, and providing a supportive and positive classroom climate, while ensuring the individual needs of the children are met as mandated by Head Start, NAEYC, federal, state and local standards.

This is a full-time opportunity that starts at $21.04 per hour. This is a Union position.

• Official transcripts from accredited institutions verifying educational qualifications relevant to early childhood education.
• Valid credentials or certifications, such as Early Childhood Education (ECE) certification, Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or state-specific teaching licenses.

• Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
• Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
• Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and interpersonal skills in order to relate well with children, parents, co-workers, administrators, and the community.
• Support high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom that promotes academic readiness.
• Maintain awareness and supervision of the needs of all children and ensures their health and physical safety at all times.
• Aid in the guidance and support of all children including dual language learners and those with special needs.
• Support and assist Teachers in the implementation of English Language Learner programs to inform linguistic and culturally responsive practices.
• Utilize available resources to adapt and apply different instructional methods to support children’s varying needs.
• Assume the lead in selected activities throughout periods of the day.
• Model and promote appropriate grammar, language, positive interactions, and discipline for children and parents.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative attitude of working together with adults assigned to the classroom in planning and implementing activities.
• Assist with preparations for Parent Meetings, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Parent/Child Activities, and other classrooms/center events.
• Aid in completion of all necessary paperwork for classroom activities.
• Annually complete at least thirty clock hours of professional development, through participation in offered training, workshops, in-service days, all staff conferences, and maintain a log of professional development requirements, including documents supporting completion.
• Participate and support agency/center efforts toward recruitment, enrollment, attendance, and retention of eligible families.
• Adhere to Head Start Performance Standards, Developmentally Appropriate Practices and the Creative Curriculum for Preschool.
• Observe and respect issues of confidentiality Lesson Planning and Classroom Management.
• Collaborate with classroom team members to develop lesson plans with goals, objectives, activities, and outcomes for children that integrate health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, and parent involvement.
• Gather, arrange and display children’s work to help in a manner appropriate for their eye level.
• Assist classroom team to maintain an attractive, clean, safe, and engaging classroom environment that includes positive guidance techniques and that encourages support children's independence and self-selection of activities.
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