Head Start Assistant Teacher - Denison

Iowa Community Action Association - West Central Community Action•Denison, IA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

West Central Community Action seeks an Assistant Teacher for our Denison Head Start Program. Duties include assisting teacher in planning, volunteer recruitment, classroom activities, home visits, reporting, and other activities. Assistant Teachers are appropriate role models for children and parents through exhibiting good communication, problem solving and overall positive attitude. Assistant Teachers must have the ability to work with children and families from various cultural, economic & social backgrounds. This position is scheduled 40 hours per week, 38-weeks per year and will work with 3 - 5 year old children. Our 38 week schedule begins in August and will end in May. All WCCA Head Start staff members are required to complete background check which includes fingerprinting.

Requirements

BA/BS or AA/AS Degree in Early Childhood or Education preferred
May consider High School/GED in lieu of college requirement
Valid, active and current driver's license
Dependable transportation
Current & valid auto liability insurance
Completion of background check which includes fingerprinting

Responsibilities

Assisting teacher in planning
Volunteer recruitment
Classroom activities
Home visits
Reporting
Other activities
Being an appropriate role model for children and parents through exhibiting good communication, problem solving and overall positive attitude
Working with children and families from various cultural, economic & social backgrounds