Early Head Start Assistant Teacher

Position Summary:

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting the Teacher in implementing the classroom program for preschool children.

Qualifications Needed for Position:

Experience and Skill Requirements:  The following experience and skills are considered essential:

1. Experience in early childhood desirable.
2. Must be reliable and conscientious.
3. Must have an interest in working with young children in a supportive and meaningful manner.
4. Must possess a valid Maine driver’s license with a good driving record and must have an adequately insured vehicle, if conducting Agency business.                                                                                                                                                      

Minimum Education Requirements:  The following education requirements are considered essential:

1. Infant Toddler Child Care Assistant Teacher:
   1. Minimum of 18 years old, possess a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED/HiSet Diploma and have completed fifteen (15) hours of Maine Roads to Quality – Core Knowledge Training or equivalent approved training.
   2. If the Head Start Assistant Teacher possesses the minimum of (15) hours of Maine Roads to Quality – Core Knowledge Training or equivalent approved training, they must enroll in an Infant/Toddler CDA credential program to be completed within six (6) months or
   3. Infant/Toddler CDA Credential/AS/BS a plus.