Assistant Teacher (Bonner's Ferry

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As an Assistant Teacher, you'll help create and maintain a safe, healthy, organized, and engaging classroom where children can learn and thrive. You'll partner with the Classroom Teacher to prepare and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences, support active supervision, assist with child screenings, assessments, and documentation, and help meet each child's individual developmental needs. You'll build positive relationships with children and families, support disability services in the classroom, contribute to efficient center operations, and collaborate with your team to provide high-quality services.

When needed, you'll confidently step into the lead classroom role to ensure continuity of care and learning.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively and values building strong, respectful relationships with children, families, coworkers, and community partners. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, maintains professionalism and confidentiality, is comfortable using technology for communication and documentation, and brings a positive, flexible approach to early childhood education. If you're passionate about helping children succeed and making a difference in your community, we'd love to welcome you to our Head Start team.

Education:

• Level I: A CDA (Child Development Associate) credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.
• Level II:
  An Associate in Early Childhood Education, or Child Development OR an Associate degree in any other field of study AND: A major in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.

Experience:

• Experience as a staff or volunteer in a preschool classroom.

• Register with Idaho STARS and participate in the professional development system.
• Maintain current Infant/child & Adult CPR and First Aid.
• Pass an enhanced background check including fingerprinting, as required by Head Start Program Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing requirements, prior to first day of work.

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Positive approach to Early Childhood Development programs, health, and social services.
• Working knowledge of commonly used computer software programs including data collection systems.
• Demonstrate professional ethics and confidentiality.
• Represent the Head Start program in the community and with other professionals, positively and with professionalism.

Starting pay range: $17.51 - $18.54

Pay Grade: 75% FTE (full-time pay)

Work Site

Location:

Head Start - Bonner's Ferry

Work Schedule:

August through June

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and proof of degree if required for this position.

Application materials include: resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts

Advertised:
July 31, 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close:
August 14, 2026 11:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time

Work type:
Full-time Staff

Location:

Bonner's Ferry

Category:
Head Start

Hiring range: $17.51 - $18.54

Help young children learn, grow, and succeed with North Idaho College Head Start! We're looking for a caring and enthusiastic Assistant Teacher to support a nurturing classroom where every child can thrive. Join a collaborative team dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences, building strong family partnerships, and making a lasting impact in the community. If you're passionate about early childhood education and enjoy working in a supportive, mission-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Closes:
August 14, 2026