Head Start Assistant Teacher

Ascension•Broadview, IL

3d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting in the planning and implementation of daily activities for students, ensuring they align with individual abilities, interests, and educational plans. The position focuses on creating opportunities to enhance student skills and maintaining student motivation through consistent enthusiasm and energy. Responsibilities also include preparing and serving meals for two classrooms, maintaining the kitchen area, and assisting in classrooms during nap time or other activities.

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.
Experience working in a preschool, Head Start, or other educational setting with young children is required.
Must be at least 19 years old.
Hold at minimum a high school diploma/GED plus Preschool Child Development Associate.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and implementing daily activities that align with student abilities, interests, and individual educational plans.
Identify and create targeted opportunities to boost student skills.
Display consistent enthusiasm and energy to maintain student motivation, cooperation, and active participation.
Prepare and serve catered meals for two classrooms.
Clean and maintain the kitchen area.
Assist in classrooms during nap time or other activities.