Preschool Associate Teacher - School Year (Aug - May)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to use your early childhood experience in a supportive and meaningful new environment? Do you love supporting the development of young children?

Community Action Head Start is looking for a passionate Preschool Associate Teacher - School Year to join us! This is a full-time position during the August through May school year, with the opportunity to sub hours in June and July. This position is eligible for insurance benefits throughout the 12-month calendar year!

In this role, our Associate Teachers partner with our Lead Teachers to deliver a high-quality education program to preschool-aged children in our Head Start Program. This role will support the needs of children through classroom engagement and developmentally appropriate activities.

We are looking for someone that loves working with young children and is passionate about providing all the resources necessary to positively impact the development of children. Our team members have the unique opportunity to support children and families from at-risk backgrounds reach their goals and achieve success.

Starting Pay : $17.78-19.74 / hour based on qualifications.

The Role :

• Foster positive relationships with all children in the classroom.
• Work with the Lead Teacher to plan and implement the daily education program for the children.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate classroom activities for children aged 3 years to 5 years that will enhance the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of each child.
• Observe, assess and document each assigned child’s health, skills, behavior, growth and development.
• Ensure the education program is developmentally appropriate meeting the individual needs of children as well as program standards.
• Ensure that all children are under appropriate supervision and guidance at all times.
• In the absence of the Lead Teacher, take responsibility for the management of the classroom.
• Develop effective relationships with parents through regular communication.

Qualifications :

Benefits & Perks :

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email hr@communityactionatwork.org and we will be happy to assist. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

About Head Start :

Community Action Head Start gives children from at-risk backgrounds opportunities to build the skills they need to be successful in school and life. We work alongside children, families, and the community on the path to success. Services are provided at no cost to families.

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Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, marital status, genetics, or any other status protected under federal and state law.

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