Assistant Teacher
About The Position
The Assistant Teacher will assist with classroom preparation, routines, documentation of child development, and implementation of child-related or family engagement activities. The Assistant Teacher will also provide coverage for classrooms in cases of absences and provide release time for Plan Time and other required meetings. The Assistant Teacher supports the teaching team to ensure that the education program is developmentally appropriate and meets the individual needs of the children as mandated by Office of Head Start, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Wisconsin’s quality rating and improvement system, YoungStar, and Next Door policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalency GED.
- Introduction to Childcare Profession, Fundamentals, and Skills and Strategies.
- Teacher must have a basic understanding of how children develop and learn.
Nice To Haves
- Infant Toddler Credential, Preschool Credential, or 3 credits in early childhood preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists classroom staff in maintaining a safe, clean and healthy work environment.
- Assists in the compliance of Head Start Performance Standards, Licensing requirements, policies, procedures and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of the classroom.
- Assists in the supervision and management of children in the classroom.
- Models appropriate behavior and interacts in a positive, friendly and courteous manner with children, staff, families and community volunteers in order to build and foster responsive relationships.
- Collects in-kind using take-home activities, field trips, and etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
