What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Assistant Teacher position at Family Forum, Inc.?
We are looking for full-time Assistant Teacher to work with three and four-year-olds at our Superior, WI Head Start centers!
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
- Health, dental, life, and short-term accident/disability insurance
- Flexible benefit program
- Retirement
- Paid vacation, sick, and holidays
- Summers off
- Comprehensive professional development system
Responsibilities:
- Actively participates in classroom team meetings at least once per week for a minimum of 30 minutes
- Assists in the toileting of children including diapering
- Plans prepares and develops various teaching aids such as games, story aids, and hands-on activities for the children
- Prepares the classroom for the day's activities and cleans/sanitizes after the children leave
- Implements CLASS tool while engaging in classroom interaction and child individualization goals
- Assists children, individually or in groups with skill development to encourage learning concepts
- The assistant teacher encourages and supports children's interests and goals
- Works in a team environment
- Works with children Monday through Thursday; Friday is a staff day for connection, preparation, and reflection.
Qualifications:
- Required to obtain the non-credited early childhood course: Introduction to the Early Child Care Profession within 3 months of hire (paid by Family Forum, Inc.)$15.45
- Minimum qualifications: Child Development Associate credential (CDA) in preschool or a related state-awarded certificate (Ex. WI Registry Level 6) $15.88 per hour
- Preferred qualification: Associate of Arts degree in early childhood education ($16.45/hr)
- CPR/First aid AED training provided within 3 months of hire;
Candidates will receive 5% less than the starting rate of pay until CDA or related credential is obtained
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.45 - $16.45 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16