Assistant Teacher

Do you have a passion for helping young children learn, grow, and thrive? Families & Communities Rising, Inc. is seeking a caring, dependable, and energetic Assistant Teacher to join our Head Start team!

In this role, you will work alongside the Lead Teacher to:

• Support engaging daily lessons and classroom activities
• Prepare learning centers, materials, and supplies
• Encourage each child’s learning, development, and positive behavior
• Build supportive relationships with children and families
• Supervise and participate in classroom, playground, and gross-motor activities
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and organized learning environment
• Participate in training, staff meetings, home visits, and parent-teacher conferences

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a nationally recognized Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
• Three to five years of experience working with preschool-aged children in a high-quality early childhood program
• A nurturing attitude, strong communication skills, and a commitment to creating a safe and positive classroom environment

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children and their families, we would love to hear from you!

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