Assistant Teachers

Dubois Pike Warrick EOC Inc, d/b/a Tri-Cap•Jasper, IN

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher works as a member of the teaching team to plan and implement activities in a Head Start classroom. This is a part-year position, with various mandatory non-work weeks throughout the school year, working approximately 40 weeks per year. The role assists the Lead Teacher with classroom planning and coordination and helps ensure daily classroom activities are carried out in accordance with Head Start philosophy, policies, procedures, and state licensing requirements. The position includes working with children, families, and team members to support development, personal hygiene, nutrition, literacy, and children with disabilities. The Assistant Teacher may occasionally fill in for other teachers, potentially at another site, and performs other duties as requested by Head Start leadership.

Requirements

Have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
Be currently enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) program, to be completed within two years of hire, or in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education.
Have one year of experience working with children ages three to five in a preschool setting.
Obtain Teaching Strategies Gold Preschool/Pre-K Interrater Reliability Certification and maintain recertification.
Obtain and/or maintain CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and coordinating the classroom.
Ensure classroom activities are carried out daily and are developmentally appropriate and consistent with Head Start program philosophy, policies, and procedures.
Participate in and encourage parents to participate in curriculum planning and program development.
Plan with parents and team members to ensure children's daily personal hygiene needs are met.
Ensure children are involved in preparing nutritious snacks and cleaning up the eating area.
Provide constant supervision for all children.
Abide by state licensing requirements.
Participate in the development of IEPs for children diagnosed with disabilities.
Use technology to enhance and increase efficiency in job responsibilities.
Collaborate with others to support literacy development at home and in Head Start settings.
Maintain confidentiality regarding staff and family information.
Encourage parent and community volunteerism and participate in activities that generate in-kind contributions.
Occasionally fill in for other teachers, possibly at another site.
Perform other duties as requested by the Site Supervisor, Education & Disabilities Manager, Head Start Director, Executive Director, and/or other members of Head Start Leadership.