Associate Teacher Head Start

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Teacher Lead to plan and deliver engaging learning experiences that support school readiness across literacy, language, math, science, and social development
• Maintain a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Provide active supervision and support children’s social-emotional development using positive guidance strategies
• Assist with individualized learning plans and document children’s progress through ongoing assessment

• Build respectful, trusting relationships with families through consistent communication
• Support parent-teacher conferences and required home visits
• Encourage family involvement in children’s learning and development
• Participate in outreach or recruitment efforts, including occasional evening or weekend events

• Provide classroom oversight when the Teacher Lead is unavailable
• Coordinate classroom organization, supplies, and daily routines
• Support teamwork across staff, substitutes, and volunteers
• Communicate safety concerns or policy issues to leadership in a timely manner
• Collaborate with specialists, including behavioral health staff, to support children’s needs

• Participate in ongoing training and meet annual professional development requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams to support program quality and compliance
• Promote EBCAP services and connect families to additional resources
• Engage in team meetings, trainings, and program-wide initiatives

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• One of the following: 
  • High school diploma or GED with early childhood coursework and enrollment in a CDA program within one year
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Experience working in an early childhood education setting

• CDA credential or degree in Early Childhood Education
• Experience with The Creative Curriculum or similar frameworks
• Familiarity with classroom management approaches such as Conscious Discipline or Incredible Years

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and actively engage in a classroom environment
• Ability to sit, stand, move, and interact throughout the day
• Strong commitment to supporting diverse families and inclusive practices