Head Start Teacher Assistant

Location – Gloucester, MA

Schedule – this position is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks for the 2025/2026 school year. Scheduled hours and weeks are based on need and subject to change.

Rate: starting at $23.55 based on education and experience

Make a Lasting Impact—Join the Pathways Team!

At Pathways, we believe that to teach is to touch lives. We are a mission-driven organization dedicated not only to nurturing young children and families, but also to fostering the growth and success of our educators.

We are currently seeking a Head Start Assistant Preschool Teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and inspired by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children.

Why Join Pathways?

When you join our team, you’re joining a supportive community that offers:

• Access to professional development and training
• Career advancement opportunities within the organization
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment grounded in our core values:
  Respect, Trust, Collaboration, and Opportunity

• Assist with the activities of the children in the classroom and on the playground
• Assist with the implementation of the curriculum and school readiness goals
• Provide appropriate supervision to ensure a safe and clean environment
• Participate in training opportunities and attend required meetings
• Respect co-workers and families and maintain confidentiality
• Bend and lift to assist children and perform duties

(Only applicants that hold the required certification will be considered for this position)

CDA Credential or EEC Preschool Lead Teacher certification required

Minimum of 9 months experience working with children

Must be 18 years old or older

High School diploma or equivalent

Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role

Internal growth! We often hire from within to help our employees reach their greatest potential

On-going training and Professional Development provided free of charge, and tuition reimbursement

Generous Heath and Dental Insurances, Life and Long Term Disability Insurances

Retirement Plans such as 401 (K) and ROTH – with employer match upon meeting eligibility and vesting requirements

Earned Time Off (sick and vacation time)

Pathways for Children provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.