Head Start Teacher Assistant

Job in Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, USA

Listing for: Eoc Nassau

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-14

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Early Childhood Education
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30000 - 40000 USD Yearly USD 30000.00 40000.00 YEAR

Position: HEAD START TEACHER ASSISTANT
Location: Town of Hempstead

The Teacher Assistant under the direction and supervision of the Site Supervisor will be responsible for:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Teacher in supervising children in the classroom, all Head Start Program areas (inclusive of bathrooms) and outdoor play areas; during the day-to-day program operations. Consistently maintaining ongoing accountability and supervision of children in care.

Support the ongoing social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of all children in care.

Assist the Teacher in maintaining children’s records and planning lessons based on individual and group needs.

Cooperating with all staff personnel in protecting the health, safety, and well-being of children.

Assist at parent meetings and other meetings regarding child development.

Assist Teacher in implementing all of the Head Start School Readiness Domains (that are aligned with Early Learning Standards) to increase child outcomes in early learning and successfully prepare children for transitioning into the kindergarten setting.

Participate in scheduled workshops, in-service trainings and formal trainings (both individual and small group as required or requested).

To carry out Head Start Performance Standards in accordance with all discipline areas.

Any other duties deemed necessary by the CEO/Executive Director or Senior Management and all program activities as it relates to the Mission of the Agency.

In accordance with the Head Start Performance standards 1302.91, is willing to participate and benefit from Intensive Practice Based Coaching to enhance and strengthen Professional Development and Teaching Practices in the classroom setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience or knowledge working with young children.

High School Diploma or GED. Current Child Development Associate (CDA) or enrolled in CDA Class and will obtain credential

Show warmth and understanding in working with children and adults of all ethnic background.

Ability to work well in team relationship (i.e. Teacher, Family Service Worker, Supervisor.)

Good health

Ability to speak effectively.

Ability to write effectively.

Interested in learning.

Computer literate

Ability to complete the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credentialing Program.