Assistant Teacher

Join SWCAP Head Start and help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where young children can learn and grow. As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside classroom teaching staff to support developmentally appropriate learning experiences, build positive relationships with children and families, and help ensure high-quality services in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards. The regular schedule for this position is Monday-Thursday 7:00AM-2:30PM for 30 hours per week. Please note, this position is subject to a temporary summer layoff when classes are not in session. Key Responsibilities Assist the classroom teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that support children's cognitive, social-emotional, language, literacy, self-help, safety, nutrition, and fine and gross motor development.Help maintain a safe, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.Assist with child observations, assessments, lesson plans, newsletters, and other required documentation.Use positive reinforcement and redirection to support children's behavior and social problem-solving skills.Build positive relationships with families and encourage parent involvement in the classroom.Welcome children each day and help monitor and document their health and well-being.Support children with daily routines, including meals, rest, toileting, and dressing.Engage children in reading, art, music, and other age-appropriate activities.Provide active supervision and maintain accountability for children throughout the day.Help clean and sanitize the classroom and toys as needed.Assist with the safe transportation of children according to agency policies when directed.