Preschool Assistant-Teacher Substitute

Position Overview

The Preschool Assistant-Teacher Substitute ensures the implementation of the Head Start program is a safe environment for children in accordance with the performance standards by meeting the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and cultural needs of each enrolled child in partnership with parents.

The Preschool Assistant-Teacher Substitute implements the Head Start program and supports classroom activities with a focus on child development, health and safety.

HS4KC has multiple locations all over Kent County. We discuss preferred sites during the interview.

• Assists with the implementation of education in all classroom activities.
• Assists in meal preparation, clean up and serves as a role model at meal times.
• Implements positive redirection and behavior guidance.

• Assist the teacher to ensure that facilities are maintained according to health and sanitation regulations.
• Conduct home visits with the teacher and participate in Parent/Teacher Conferences when necessary.
• Works cooperatively with teaching staff in planning and performing classroom activities.

• Instructs children in practices of personal hygiene and other self‑help skills.
• Implements positive redirection and behavior guidance.
• Works one‑on‑one with children needing individual attention.

Candidates must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the agency. Employees in this position must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with reasonable accommodation.

Head Start for Kent County provides high quality services at no cost to qualifying families. We work alongside families to deliver comprehensive services to children five and under, promoting their well‑being and development.

We offer an excellent benefits package with health insurance that starts after just 30 days of employment. Several benefits are even at little to no cost to the employee. We provide generous time‑off and paid holiday policies that start on your very first day. Additional perks include half‑day work on Fridays, Employee Assistance Programs providing corporate discounts, wellness programs for both physical and mental health including free counseling sessions, retention and attendance incentives, professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, including paid in full CDA’s and assistance with Associates degrees and above.

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