Miami Head Start Assistant Teacher 26/27 school yr

Jay Public Schools • Miami, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position works as a part of a teaching team to work as a partner with the teacher/lead teacher in developing activities for preschool (Head Start) children to provide them with varied experiences and an appropriate learning environment. Works with typically developing children and children with disabilities. Assistance is given to the teacher in carrying out the goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards. This position works with families to promote parent involvement in the program. This position may be assigned additional duties based upon program need and areas of developing expertise. This position works along with the teacher/lead teacher to attain the goals of the program. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Some experience working with preschool children.

Nice To Haves

• A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

Responsibilities

• Work as a partner with the teacher/lead teacher in developing activities for preschool (Head Start) children.
• Provide varied experiences and an appropriate learning environment for children.
• Work with typically developing children and children with disabilities.
• Assist the teacher in carrying out goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
• Work with families to promote parent involvement in the program.
• May be assigned additional duties based upon program need and areas of developing expertise.
• Work along with the teacher/lead teacher to attain the goals of the program.
• May be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED