Job: Assistant Head Start Teacher

SUMMARY
Assists with the planning, organizing, implementing, and delivering of a developmentally appropriate program based on the individual and group educational, social, and emotional potential of the children participating in their classroom. Assists in managing the classroom environment, provides input and observation concerning program participants, and interacts with parents and other resource staff to provide a supportive environment for children and families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develops positive relationships with parents and families of each child.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of daily activities that stimulate learning in all developmental areas (physical, emotional, social, and cognitive.)
• Assists in the organization and maintenance of classroom materials and equipment.
• Assists with and accompanies children on field trips and during extracurricular activities.
• Participates in the preparation, setup, serving, and cleanup of meals and snacks.
• Collects information on enrolled children through observation and work samples and may assist in using this information to plan for the individual child and to document growth.


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Minimum Group Leader Qualified by the Colorado Child Care Licensing Department.

QUALIFICATIONS
• First Aid - CPR.
• Must comply with all Colorado State Licensing requirements for child care staff.
• Ability to remember schedules, programs, policies, and other details.
• Ability to remain calm and calm others in an emergency and/or confrontational situation.
• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum Group Leader Qualified by the Colorado Child Care Licensing Department.