Head Start Associate Teacher
About The Position
Capital Area Head Start is seeking Associate Teachers to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families. As a Head Start Associate Teacher, you will work in collaboration with our inclusive education and support teams to deliver a high-quality, curriculum-based educational program. This includes assisting in developing and implementing lesson plans, approaching child development through family engagement and community partnerships, ensuring the health and safety of children, and maintaining positive outcomes. Head Start Associate Teachers work 10 months out of the year and enjoy summers off while earning a minimum of $16.85 per hour. Schedules are based on the school year and include 1576 work hours. Additional benefits include a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, and more! Capital Area Head Start values professional growth and wellbeing. Our team benefits from extensive training and learning opportunities, career development and advancement, tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines, and health and wellness programs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or ability to obtain the credential within two years of hire
- Basic computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and learn web based systems
- Ability to travel to home visits, training, and other locations
- Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances
- Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred
Responsibilities
- Assisting in developing and implementing lesson plans
- Approaching child development through family engagement and community partnerships
- Ensuring the health and safety of children
- Maintaining positive outcomes
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid time off
- 401K
- extensive training and learning opportunities
- career development and advancement
- tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines
- health and wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
