Assistant Teacher

Support Learning. Encourage Growth. Shape Bright Futures.
Douglass Community Services, Inc. is seeking a caring and motivated Assistant Teacher to support a high-quality Head Start classroom environment. If you are passionate about early childhood education and enjoy helping young children learn, grow, and succeed, we invite you to join our team.
In this role, you will work alongside the Lead Teacher to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Competitive Pay
Wage Scale: $15.40 per hour (Level 15 - non-exempt position)
Outstanding Work-Life Balance
Full-time schedule: 40 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
No evenings, weekends, or overtime required
Outstanding Work-Life Balance
Health, dental, and vision insurance + FREE life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays and extended winter/holiday break
Paid sick time and inclement weather days
Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities
Career advancement potential
What You’ll Do
Support a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment that promotes children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development
Assist the Lead Teacher with lesson planning, curriculum implementation, documentation, and daily classroom activities
Provide positive guidance and build strong relationships that support children’s learning and family engagement
Prepare classroom materials and maintain routines that support healthy habits, including nutrition and self-care practices
Serve as Lead Teacher in their absence, helping coordinate and manage daily classroom operations
Maintain communication with families and staff while ensuring confidentiality, completing required trainings, and following mandated reporting responsibilities
What We’re Looking For
High School Diploma or GED required
Must enroll in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program (to be completed within 2 years of hire)
CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain
Basic computer skills including word processing and data entry
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to maintain confidentiality and build positive relationships with children and families
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with initiative and sound judgment
Genuine enthusiasm for working with young children in an early learning setting
The above description is not a comprehensive listing of all job specific responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
Apply today at douglassonline.org
Douglass Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and Drug-Free Workplace.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No