Assistant Teacher

ASSISTANT TEACHER

We are looking for an Assistant Teacher to join our team! The Assistant Teacher will be

responsible for maintaining a cooperative, harmonious relationship with professionals and

others within Head Start Program setting, while providing coverage for teachers in the

classroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Classroom and Curriculum
• Assume the duties and responsibilities of the Teacher when the Teacher is away from the classroom.
• Support the implementation of classroom curriculum and document individualizations for primary teachers to upload in Teaching Strategies Gold
• Monitor, support and assist children’s individual needs.
• Maintain clean, safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate environments (e.g. gym, outdoors, classroom, etc.)
• Support positive nutrition and engage in conversations during family-style meals.
• Support children’s acquisition of self-help skills (e.g. dressing, toileting, washing hands, and brushing teeth.)
• Support classroom teachers in the facilitation of self-control in children by using consistent, positive guidance techniques such as; listening, reinforcement and redirection. Family Engagement
• Support parent engagement and school readiness goals and activities to foster strong homeschool connections as assigned by Education Supervisor/Case Management Supervisor.
• Support Family Advocate in community outreach and recruitment. 
• Maintain confidentiality and high level of professionalism at all times.
• Provide classroom coverage for vacations, preparation/planning and/or call outs.
• Provide coverage to intake at the discretion of the Education Supervisor/Case Management Supervisor.
• Upholds the goals, mission and values of the GLCAC and Head Start programs.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state and local regulations related to MA Department of
• Early Education and Care, QRIS, NAEYC and Head Start regulations.
• Must establish and maintain effective communication with those contacted in the course of work.
• Assist with other cross component activities as assigned by the Education/Case Management Supervisors.
• If bilingual may be asked to act as interpreter and translator.
• Participate in professional development, reflective supervisions and attend monthly staffmeetings.
• Support school readiness activities and parent engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred and one to five years teaching experience preferred.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• In process of achieving at least a Child Development Associate (CDA) or preferred degree within first year of employment.
• Must have an EEC Teacher Preschool certificate through the Department of Early Education andCare or in process.
• Desire to work with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals. Experience preferred.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of an active learning environment; bending, sitting, walking, standing for 30 minute intervals and the ability to get up and down.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, growing and changing environment.
• Must have the ability to follow instructions and perform duties with minimum supervision
• Assistant Teacher must maintain a positive relationship with parents, children, and co-workers
• The position requires punctuality and reliability.
• Must have use of a car/means of transportation and valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to read, write, and express oneself in English required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable.