Early Head Start - Assistant Teacher

The EHS Assistant Teacher assists in the planning and implementation of classroom activities for Early Head Start children. This role involves working closely with the lead teacher to support the developmental needs of children and engaging with families to foster a collaborative learning environment.

• Assist in the Supervision of children.
• Supervise the Planning and execution of a program that considers the social, developmental and health needs of the group, as well as the individual child.
• Observe and record children's behavior and development.
• Collaborating with Group Teacher to create developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans.
• Assist the Group Teacher in developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with families.
• Participate in scheduled meetings with families, colleagues, and schools’ interdisciplinary team.
• Other related duties, as assigned, consistent with the above and including the fulfillment of the program.
• Maintain Professional and Ethical Standards.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• Be honest, reliable, and dependable.
• Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children.
• Attend mandated training courses and meetings and seek out staff development opportunities.
• Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic.
• Act conscientiously in performing routine duties.

Job Description

• Assist in the Supervision of children.
• Supervise the Planning and execution of a program that considers the social, developmental and health needs of the group, as well as the individual child.
• Observe and record children's behavior and development.
• Collaborating with Group Teacher to create developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans.
• Assist the Group Teacher in developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with families.
• Participate in scheduled meetings with families, colleagues, and schools’ interdisciplinary team.
• Other related duties, as assigned, consistent with the above and including the fulfillment of the program.
• Maintain Professional and Ethical Standards.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• Be honest, reliable, and dependable.
• Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children.
• Attend mandated training courses and meetings and seek out staff development opportunities.
• Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic.
• Act conscientiously in performing routine duties.

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Experience working with families and children aged from birth to five.
• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold preferred
• Assisting in the Supervision of children
• Supervising the planning and execution of a program that considers the social, developmental and health needs of the group, as well as the individual child
• Observe and record children's behavior and development
• Collaborating with Group Teacher to create developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans
• Assisting the Group Teacher in developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with families
• Participating in scheduled meetings with families, colleagues and schools’ interdisciplinary team
• Other related duties, as assigned, consistent with the above and including the fulfillment of the program
• Maintain Professional and Ethical Standards
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements.
• Be honest, reliable and dependable.
• Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children
• Attend mandated training courses and meetings and seek out staff development…