Join SWCAP Head Start and help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where young children can learn and grow. As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside classroom teaching staff to support developmentally appropriate learning experiences, build positive relationships with children and families, and help ensure high-quality services in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist the classroom teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that support children's cognitive, social-emotional, language, literacy, self-help, safety, nutrition, and fine and gross motor development.
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Help maintain a safe, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
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Assist with child observations, assessments, lesson plans, newsletters, and other required documentation.
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Use positive reinforcement and redirection to support children's behavior and social problem-solving skills.
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Build positive relationships with families and encourage parent involvement in the classroom.
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Welcome children each day and help monitor and document their health and well-being.
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Support children with daily routines, including meals, rest, toileting, and dressing.
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Engage children in reading, art, music, and other age-appropriate activities.
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Provide active supervision and maintain accountability for children throughout the day.
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Help clean and sanitize the classroom and toys as needed.
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Assist with the safe transportation of children according to agency policies when directed.
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Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
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Access to reliable, licensed, insured driver and transportation.
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Successful completion of one WHFS-approved non-credit course in early childhood education, or completion within six months of hire.
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CDA credential or enrollment in a CDA program within 30 days of hire, with the credential obtained within two years OR an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or enrollment in a program leading to an associate degree.
Preferred but not required...
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Experience working with young children.
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Experience supporting developmentally appropriate activities and classroom routines.
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Experience working collaboratively with teachers, families, and other staff.
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Familiarity with early childhood education practices and Head Start programming.
- Regularly lift and/or move equipment up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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Ability to drive a vehicle in various weather conditions.
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May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, unpleasant odors, and dirty working conditions.
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Moderate noise level in the work environment.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
SWCAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to characteristics protected under state or federal law.
