Head Start Teacher Assistant - Head Start

Head Start Assistant Teacher – Capitol Region Education Council

This position will assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum, encouraging self-esteem and independence for the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child. The Assistant Teacher will provide care, supervision, and safety for center children, maintain a clean, neat, and orderly classroom and equipment, and integrate health, safety, and nutritional education into the overall curriculum.

Head Start / Early Head Start

• Plan and complete assignments in support of daily classroom program and activities under the guidance of the Teacher.
• Provide instruction and care for children.
• Assist Teacher in writing daily and weekly lesson plans.
• Ensure a safe, available classroom equipment and supplies.
• Participate in recruiting parent volunteers and support volunteers working in the classroom.
• Assist with writing required reports and completing various forms.
• Assist with arranging field trips, home visits, and ordering supplies and materials.
• Attend staff and parent meetings and training and professional development sessions.
• Assume program operations in the absence of the Teacher.
• Implement program consistent with Head Start Performance Standards and NAEYC criteria.
• Implement program in a manner consistent with CREC’s mission, vision, code of ethical conduct, policies and procedures.
• Create, foster, and maintain a positive culture and climate across the program and support the mission and vision of CREC.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood, CT Early Childhood Certificate, current CDA (Child Development Associate), or 12 credits in Early Childhood; equivalent work experience and/or training may be considered at CREC’s discretion.
• Experience working with Head Start or similar early childhood program preferred.
• Working knowledge of Creative Curriculum, CT Early Learning and Development Standards, CT Preschool Assessment Framework, LEP, NAEYC Portfolio, Head Start, and OEC Regulations a plus.
• Knowledgeable in the appropriate application of behavior management techniques for children.
• Ability to perform rigorous physical tasks and to care for very active young children; ability to stand for most of the day, bend, stand up, run, jump suddenly to respond to children’s needs or during activities.
• Ability to lift/carry children up to 50 pounds.

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