Teacher Assistant — Head Start/Early Head Start

Job overview

The Teacher Assistant — Head Start/Early Head Start works onsite in Opp, AL. Compensation is not specified. The role supports SEARPDC’s Head Start and Early Head Start educational services, aligned with the Early Learning Outcomes Framework. Under the Center Director’s supervision, the assistant helps teachers provide safe, effective instruction and interactions for young children. Classroom support, student health and development monitoring, family communication, and recordkeeping contribute to children’s learning and well-being.

What you'll do

• Assist teachers with lesson plans, file folders, and meal counts
• supervise students
• perform and document daily health checks
• interact with students and observe social development
• prepare meals
• maintain student records and enter information into databases
• make home visits and participate in parent-teacher conferences
• communicate with parents or guardians
• prepare and clean classrooms
• monitor supplies
• redirect children according to established policies
• attend required training and meetings
• perform CPR and First Aid when needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

teacher assistant

auxiliary teacher

head start

early head start

opp al

searpdc

full-time

early childhood education

classroom support

student health checks

family engagement

child development associate

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a current driver’s license. A Child Development Associate certificate is required or must be acquired within two years. Travel between program sites and occasional community or family events may be required.

About the employer

Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.