Pre K-3 Assistant Teacher RGCGISD

Job Overview

The PK-3 Head Start Assistant Teacher supports high-quality early learning by working in collaboration with AVANCE and ISD staff to promote positive child outcomes for children of all abilities. The Assistant Teacher helps implement the curriculum, foster a safe and nurturing classroom environment, and support children’s development across all domains. This role requires flexibility to adapt to classroom needs and a commitment to AVANCE's mission and standards.

The Assistant Teacher will be evaluated on a combination of skills, dispositions, and behaviors aligned with AVANCE's expectations for instructional staff, including:

• Support implementation of developmentally appropriate lessons using the ISD and AVANCE approved instructional materials.
• Foster a collaborative relationship that ensures shared responsibility for classroom instruction and child outcomes.
• Utilize small-group, whole-group, and individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Integrate language, literacy, math, and social-emotional learning throughout the daily routine.
• Support on conducting ongoing observations and documentation.
• Collaborate to analyze assessment data and adjust instruction to support individual learning goals.
• Maintain accurate records and portfolios for each child in accordance with AVANCE and ISD requirements.
• Develop respectful and trusting relationships with families through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, home visits, and family meetings.
• Partner with families to support children's learning and development, promoting culturally responsive practices and family participation in the classroom.
• Support teacher to establish and maintain a well-organized, safe, and engaging classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning.
• Promote social-emotional development and self-regulation using positive guidance strategies.
• Ensure daily routines support predictable structure while remaining responsive to children's needs.
• Follow and adhere to ISD district safety protocol and procedures.
• Adhere to all Head Start Program Performance Standards, licensing regulations, and ISD district policies.
• Participate in program monitoring, self-assessment, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of child and family information.
• Collaborate with the Accessibility & Mental Health Coordinator, Education Coordinator, ISD interventionists, and other support staff to implement individualized accommodations and strategies.
• Support dual language learners by incorporating culturally and linguistically responsive instruction and materials.
• Attend all required training, in-service days, and professional learning communities offered by AVANCE and the ISD.
• Engage in reflective practice, professional goal setting, and continuous improvement aligned with CLASS, TPOT, curriculum fidelity, assessment data, and Head Start program goals.
• Participate actively in co‑teaching planning sessions and joint problem‑solving with the co‑teacher and ISD and AVANCE support staff.

• Support teacher on scheduling and completing two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences each year.
• Encourage and engage family members to serve as classroom volunteers.
• Collaborate with family services staff to support families in PCEP and in implementing family life practices, extending learning into the home, and meeting expectations for attendance.
• Collaborate with ISD and AVANCE support staff.
• Prepare or modify weekly lesson plan and classroom environment in collaboration with teacher.

• Maintain required documentation of activities, including child and family information, assessment data, volunteer logs, etc.
• Follow health and hygiene practices including handwashing, sanitizing, and universal precautions.
• Ensure active supervision and safety of children at all times.
• Responsible for collaborating with the Teacher in the…