Assistant Teacher

Description

Head Start has an opening for an Assistant Teacher at our North Crawford location in English, IN. This position will be working 35 hours per week. Responsible for assisting the Teacher in planning, organization, and implementation of education services for Head Start Birth-5 children six weeks to 5 years of age. Assistant Teachers have a strong understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards, LHDC Policies, Head Start Birth-5 Forms and Procedures, and Developmentally Appropriate Practices. 

Requirements

Childhood Development Associate Credential (CDA), or a state awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree, or are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within one year of hire is required; knowledge of child development and experience teaching preschool children preferred. LHDC may provide on the job training to obtain the appropriate credentials if necessary.

Must meet Head Start and Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations, including Head Start Standards of Conduct, federal and state criminal history requirements, sex offender registry checks, drug screen, physical and complete an annual T.B. test. 

LHDC offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability, voluntary life and life insurance, vacation leave, 13 paid holidays, and 401k plan. All LHDC employees are eligible for reimbursement for professional development approved by the organization as long as they have been employed for at least 6 months.

You may contact Human Resources for further information at 812-547-3435 ext. 258 or HR@lhdc.org.

LHDC provides services to all regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, veteran status, genetics, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or familial status. The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.