Head Start Assistant Teacher

AscensionBroadview, IL
$19 - $26Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Child Development Center is seeking a Head Start Assistant Teacher for their facility in Bellwood, IL. This position is part of the Head Start program and focuses on supporting young children's development. The role involves assisting in the planning and implementation of daily activities, supporting school inclusion efforts, and identifying opportunities to boost student skills, particularly in communication and social-emotional growth. The ideal candidate will display consistent enthusiasm and energy to maintain student motivation, cooperation, and active participation.

Requirements

  • High School diploma equivalency and 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Must be at least 19 years old.
  • Hold at minimum a high school diploma/GED plus Preschool Child Development Associate.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working in a preschool, Head Start, or other educational setting with young children is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and implementing daily activities that align with student abilities, interests, and individual educational plans.
  • Support school inclusion efforts and assist students in alternate school settings.
  • Identify and create targeted opportunities to boost student skills, specifically encouraging independence in communication and social-emotional growth.
  • Display consistent enthusiasm and energy to maintain student motivation, cooperation, and active participation.

Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Various health insurance options & wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits including employer match plans
  • Long-term & short-term disability
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Parental leave & adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Ways to give back to your community
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