Assistant Teacher
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this classification is
to assist teachers to prepare and implement all classroom
activities while ensuring the care and safety of children in the
Head Start program. Essential Functions: The following duties are
normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of
the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the
work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this
classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Works
with the teacher to prepare and implement daily lesson plans and
ensures a high level of interaction with children. Meets regularly
(weekly, etc.) with the teacher to determine the needs of the
classroom. Provides assistance to the assigned teacher(s) to focus
on child development techniques, safety practices and principles
while establishing a warm and friendly atmosphere. Conducts and
documents ongoing assessments of each child’s growth and
development through the use of observation, parental input,
developmental screening, etc. Maintains a clean, safe and
emotionally supportive environment that is conducive to learning
and is centered on the needs and abilities of the children. Assist
children in self-help skills such toileting, dressing, eating,
tooth brushing, and any other areas involving health, safety, and
hygiene. Periodically conducts conferences with the teacher(s) and
parents to discuss the child’s development and to involve them in
program planning. Assists in planning and providing training for
parents in child development to reinforce learning activities in
the home and identify the children with special needs. Develops and
sustains good personal relationships with a variety of individuals,
children, parents, families, other staff members and agency
services providers. Engages in ongoing professional development and
training to keep up with best practices and certification
requirements, including education and care services for children
with special needs; attends meetings as required and serves as a
spokesperson and advocate for the Head Start programs. Participates
in team teaching, staff meetings, conferences, institutions of
higher learning, etc. to enhance professional development.
Additional Functions: Performs other related duties as
required.
Keywords: , Warren , Assistant Teacher, Education / Teaching , Cleveland, Ohio
