About The Position
The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in planning, implementing, and administering a Head Start classroom for children from birth to five. The role follows Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC) regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, and Head Start Act regulations. The Assistant Teacher helps create a developmentally appropriate, healthy, safe, clean, and culturally responsive learning environment; supports children's development across multiple areas; and maintains regular communication with families. The position also supports classroom compliance, record keeping, screenings and assessments, home visits, and professional development. This position is listed as 30 hours per week.
Requirements
- CDA or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or evidence of enrollment in a CDA, Associate's, or Bachelor's program in Early Childhood Education or a related field within six months of completing Child Growth and Development.
- Experience working with preschool children.
- Complete the Child Growth and Development course within the first nine months of employment.
- Strong computer skills, including internet, email, and Excel, and ability to learn new systems.
- Positive work ethic and strong written and verbal communication and time-management skills.
Nice To Haves
- DEEC Teacher qualification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Under the Lead Teacher's direction, provide a developmentally appropriate classroom atmosphere and maintain a healthy, safe, and clean learning environment.
- Maintain ongoing communication with parents to help meet the needs of children and families.
- Incorporate CLASS, ECERS, and NAEYC guidelines into daily teaching practices.
- Assist with weekly lesson plans, including individualizations based on outcomes of children's assessments.
- Interact warmly, positively, and respectfully with children.
- Assist in providing activities across cognitive, social-emotional, language, fine motor, and gross motor development.
- Ensure educational activities are sensitive to families' cultural needs and maintain a print-rich environment with labels, pictures, and schedules in several languages.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with agency policy and legal requirements, and prioritize safety in all job responsibilities.
- Ensure service delivery follows the LEO mission statement and comply with OHS, DEEC, Emergency Management Plan, USDA, and city and state requirements.
- Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios; assist in other classrooms or programs and serve as a bus monitor when needed.
- In collaboration with the Lead Teacher and family service worker, conduct at least two home visits per year, participate in parent-teacher conferences, and maintain current records for each child.
- Maintain and submit program documentation required by DEEC and OHS.
- Use CAP60 and assessment computer programs.
- Assist with required child screenings and assessments.
- Complete the 90-day new employee orientation and attend required Head Start and DEEC trainings, along with assigned and approved trainings, conferences, and workshops.
- Identify educational opportunities that enhance Center and Head Start knowledge.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
