About the role
Pay: $18.29 to $18.29 per hour
Description
Head Start Assistant Teacher
We invest in you while working together to strengthen our community.
Child Focus
Head Start Location in Clermont County
Join Our Team!
Child Focus is seeking a caring and dedicated
Head Start Assistant Teacher
to join our early childhood team. In this role, you will work alongside teaching staff to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where young children can learn, explore, and grow.
The Assistant Teacher will help implement a
research-based curriculum
, engage children in meaningful learning experiences, and support their social, emotional, and developmental growth. This is a great opportunity for an early childhood professional who enjoys working with children and families and wants to make a meaningful difference in the community.
Child Focus is committed to providing high-quality early childhood services while supporting the professional growth and development of our employees.
What You’ll Do
Assist the teacher in implementing a research-based curriculum.
Engage positively with children through play, learning activities, and daily classroom routines.
Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
Assist with setting up and maintaining classroom materials and learning activities.
Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and grow.
Support the teacher in meeting the individual needs of children and families.
Work cooperatively with teachers and other team members.
Assist with light classroom cleaning and organization.
Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members.
We’re Looking For Someone Who
Relates positively with young children and families.
Is passionate about providing quality care and learning opportunities.
Helps create a safe and nurturing environment where young children can thrive.
Works cooperatively as part of a team.
Understands and values the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children.
Is dependable, flexible, and committed to providing high-quality early childhood experiences.
Meets the basic requirements of the local child care regulatory agency.
Has previous teaching or assistant teaching experience in a licensed early childhood program.
Position Details
Location:
Head Start location in Clermont County
Schedule:
Full-time, seasonal
Program Schedule:
Classroom operates August through May
Education Requirements
Required:
CDA or Associate Degree required, with the Associate Degree preferred
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Competitive salary
Medical, vision, dental insurance, and EAP program
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options with agency match
Generous paid time off
Extended illness benefits
403(b) retirement plan with generous employer match
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
Tuition reimbursement
Paid apprenticeships and internships
On-site childcare with employee discount
Employee wellness benefits
Free continuing education and professional development opportunities
Financial support for employee professional development
Great Work-Life Balance!
At Child Focus, we believe in supporting the people who support our children and families. Employees are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance while having opportunities for
personal and professional growth
.
Our leadership team is committed to
promoting from within and growing the next generation of leaders.
We invest in our employees through continuing education, professional development, and opportunities to build their careers within Child Focus.
Requirements
Selected candidates must successfully complete a
physical examination, background check, and drug screen
as a condition of employment.
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