Head Start Assistant Teacher

Head Start Assistant Teacher

As a Head Start Assistant Teacher, you'll help power an early-learning experience where every child feels seen, safe, and ready to soar. This role exists to strengthen classroom momentum, support teaching plans, and help children build the social-emotional skills that set them up for lifelong success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting lesson preparation and classroom activities alongside the lead teacher
• Encouraging healthy social and emotional growth by honoring individual differences and cultural patterns
• Engaging children through varied, age-appropriate interaction methods
• Assisting children with lesson assignments to reinforce a positive learning environment

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) with experience

If you're ready to bring energy, care, and purpose to our Head Start Assistant Teacher team, apply today.

Your day moves fast in the best way: you help set up materials, then jump into hands-on learning as children explore, create, and practice new skills. You'll notice what each child needs to stay engaged, offer encouragement in the moment, and celebrate breakthroughs—big and small. Throughout the day, you help keep the rhythm steady as activities shift, using different ways to connect so every child can participate.

By the end, you've helped turn ordinary classroom minutes into confident, connected growth.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; summers off; 403(b) retirement with 3% match;
Employee Assistance Program.