Assistant Teacher - Full-Time

Latino Community Development Agency•Oklahoma City, OK

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher supports the Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing environment that promotes the health, safety, and overall development of children from birth to three years old. This role involves forming caring, responsive relationships with infants and toddlers and providing individualized care to support their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. The Assistant Teacher also helps the EHS Teachers with lesson preparation, instruction, observation, home visits, and parent-teacher conferences focused on each child’s development.

Requirements

Associates Degree, Child Development Associate (CDA), or a Certificate of Mastery, or provide proof of CDA Certification or acquire a CDA within the 1st year of hire
Experience working with children in a similar setting
Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and possesses intermediate general computer skills.
Must have 20 or more hours of professional development training yearly
Clearance of Background Check
TB Screening and Physical Exam
Current Driver’s License and Auto Insurance

Nice To Haves

Applies knowledge of early childhood milestones to support each child’s growth and learning.
Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant classroom environment always.
Build strong relationships with families and encourage parent involvement.
Collaborate effectively with coworkers and provide support and leadership when needed.
Responds flexibly to challenges while keeping children’s needs a priority.

Responsibilities

Always maintain constant visual and auditory supervision of children.
Assist EHS Teachers in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support the intellectual and physical growth of infants and toddlers.
Help improve school readiness by supporting individualized developmental plans in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards.
Document children’s progress using Teaching Strategies GOLD, including observations, photos, videos, work samples, and input from parents.
Actively engage with children through direct instruction and interaction during all supervised periods.
Facilitate age-appropriate interactions through one-on-one, small group, and large group activities.
Responsibly meet each child’s individual needs, including diapering, toilet training, and accommodating physical requirements—with respect and care.
Provide attentive care and supervision, supporting children with toileting, hygiene, and other self-care routines.
Guide and train parents and volunteers on classroom procedures, appropriate interactions, and assigned tasks.
Complete all required daily documentation, such as attendance records, daily reports, safety checklists, and emergency drill logs.
Participate in home visits and parent-teacher conferences to discuss developmental progress and set goals in partnership with families.
Support and implement individualized plans for infants and toddlers based on their developmental needs.
Prepare and store formula accurately, recording daily intake for each child.
Promote healthy habits by brushing children’s teeth with them after each meal.
Respond to injuries or emergencies in the classroom promptly and appropriately.
Assist in setting up, cleaning, and preparing the classroom and materials for daily activities.
Maintain regular attendance and arrive on time for all scheduled shifts.
Complete all assigned duties promptly and responsibly.
Pursue ongoing professional development through early childhood education courses, trainings, workshops, and conferences, as budget allows.