Head Start Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

We are seeking strong, committed early childhood professionals to join our dynamic team at Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties Head Start.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and families!

As a member of our team, you will have access to:

Classroom support, including available on-site coaching

Technology to implement curriculum and assessment

Professional development opportunities

Opportunities for advancement in the field of early childhood education

This is a 30 hours per week/41 weeks per year position.

Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Summary:

As an Assistant Teacher, you will be responsible for ensuring the overall health and safety of the children in the program, working collaboratively with the classroom team to build trusting relationships with the children and maintain a well-functioning classroom environment.

Assistant Teacher Qualifications: Must have a High School diploma or G.E.D and 9 credit hours of early childhood college coursework including 3 hours of child growth and development; be willing to pursue a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA); an Associate's Degree in ECE (preferred).

Physical Requirements:

In the SNHS, Inc. Child Development program, a teacher should expect to:

1. Lift children in emergencies.
2. Nurture children who may need consoling in the case of challenging behaviors.
3. Be able to run after a child in peril.
4. Get on the ground with children in case of fire and help them crawl to safety.
5. Kneel to address children at eye level.
6. Be able to demonstrate motor activities that may include running, hopping, jumping, dancing, and full body motions.
7. Sometimes get kicked or hit accidentally during exuberant play.

We value team-oriented individuals who can bring energy and enthusiasm to our team!

A sense of humor is also a plus in our fast-paced environment!

• Full time position available with a generous benefit & compensation package including:

  Competitive hourly rate

  Health, dental & vision insurance plans

  403b Retirement program with a 10% employer contribution after one year

  Paid vacation, sick leave, all major holidays

  Agency Employee Assistance Program

  Staff wellness program