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About the Role

Support a high-quality Head Start classroom environment by creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning space that promotes the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children. Work alongside the Lead Teacher to foster children's learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment that promotes children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development
• Assist the Lead Teacher with lesson planning, curriculum implementation, documentation, and daily classroom activities
• Provide positive guidance and build strong relationships that support children’s learning and family engagement
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain routines that support healthy habits, including nutrition and self-care practices
• Serve as Lead Teacher in their absence, helping coordinate and manage daily classroom operations
• Maintain communication with families and staff while ensuring confidentiality, completing required trainings, and following mandated reporting responsibilities

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must enroll in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program (to be completed within 2 years of hire)
• CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain
• Basic computer skills including word processing and data entry
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build positive relationships with children and families
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with initiative and sound judgment
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with young children in an early learning setting

Skills

• Word processing
• Data entry
• Communication skills
• Confidentiality
• Relationship building
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Sound judgment

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time
• 38 weeks per year

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program

Salary/Compensations

• $15.40 per hour

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Free life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Extended winter/holiday break
• Paid sick time
• Paid inclement weather days
• Tuition assistance
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Career advancement potential

About the Company

• Douglass Community Services, Inc. is dedicated to supporting learning, encouraging growth, and shaping bright futures through its services.

Equal Opportunity

• Douglass Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and Drug-Free Workplace.