Early Head Start Assistant Teacher

• Major Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) Plan, PTO & Holidays, Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage, AFLAC

Assist the Teacher and cooperate in a supportive role carrying out developmentally appropriate activities. Promote the health, nutrition and education of the children and attend to their safety and welfare. Promote the Early Head Start program in a manner that reflects Early Head Start goals and expectations as defined in the Benodjenh Early Head Start plan.

• Child Development Associate (CDA) required.
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• Experience working with infants/children.

• Must maintain professional confidentiality.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers in a positive team approach.
• Must be enthusiastic, enjoy working with children and supportive of overall goals of Benodjenh Early Head Start program.
• To be in compliance with GTB reporting procedures, any Federal/State procedures as required and funding agency policies and procedures.
• Be in compliance with the Benodjenh Center Curriculum. Assist in developing culturally appropriate lesson plans based on the approved curriculum and Performance Standards.
• Become familiar with program goals, objectives and program plan.
• Assist in setting up environment (indoor/outdoor) for the activities of the day.
• Use developmentally appropriate practices to facilitate activities with groups and individuals.
• Observe and record behaviors of children to assist the Teacher in the identification of each child's strengths and areas to grow.
• Participate in case management with staff as appropriate.
• Work with and encourage parent and community volunteers.
• Integrate all Early Head Start components into classroom time.
• Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice making with children.
• Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom.
• Work with special needs staff in the classroom to develop a collaborative approach that benefit all children in the classroom and meets the needs as specified on the IFSP.
• Sanitize classroom equipment and laundry.
• Assist Teacher in maintaining accurate written records, including assessments, IFSP documentation, and screening instruments, anecdotal observations, and other required forms.
• Attend meetings, training's, and appropriate professional development activities.
• Serve as primary care giver for four children in class and be responsible for all related documentation and paperwork.
• Occasionally substitute as a bus aide if needed.
• Occasionally substitute for the teacher in his/her absence.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Effective communication with Early Head Start family members, community members and children.
• Willingness to learn and utilize Anishinaabe language where appropriate.
• Must have good mathematical skills, commensurate with educational skills.
• Be able to read, understand, and prepare monthly status and annual budget reports, including tracking of all job-related expenditures.
• Possess the ability to work openly and cooperatively in a team approach.
• Excellent communication skills, especially good listening skills.
• Working knowledge of available community resources and Early Head Start components.
• Ability to apply developmentally appropriate practices for young children in classroom setting.
• Must be able to make frequent and/or significant decisions to assure the health and safety of children.

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• Child Development Associate (CDA) required. Educational course work in ECE typically achieved via progress towards an Associate Degree in ECE.
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required. Candidates hired with an Associate Degree must sign an agreement
  ** that they will obtain a Bachelor Degree in ECE/CD within 2-4 years of being hired.

** requirements are based on the Head Start Reauthorization Act of 2007 and the Head Start Program Performance Standards of 2016.

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