Join a team dedicated to helping children and families thrive. At North Idaho College Head Start, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports their development. As an Assistant Teacher at the Children's Center in Coeur d'Alene, you'll play an important role in creating meaningful early learning experiences while building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
In this role, you will partner with the Classroom Teacher to plan and implement engaging learning experiences and curriculum, help maintain a safe, healthy, organized, and welcoming classroom environment, and ensure active supervision of children throughout the day. You will support children's developmental needs, assist with screenings, assessments, observations, goal setting, and documentation of progress, and help foster strong connections between children, families, and the Head Start program. You will also support disability services, collaborate with center staff to ensure smooth daily operations, participate in professional development and program initiatives, and assume classroom leadership responsibilities when the Classroom Teacher is absent.
The ideal candidate brings strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with a positive, child-centered approach to early childhood education, health, and family services. Success in this position requires working knowledge of common computer applications and data collection systems, a commitment to professional ethics and confidentiality, and the ability to build respectful, collaborative relationships with families, colleagues, and community partners. Flexibility, teamwork, professionalism, and a genuine passion for supporting children and families are essential.
Enjoy excellent benefits, including retirement
3 personal days per year
8 sick days per year
9 paid holidays
Tuition assistance
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Assistant Teacher Job Description.docx
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Level I: A CDA (Child Development Associate) credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire. 
Level II: An Associate in Early Childhood Education, or Child Development OR an Associate degree in any other field
of study AND: A major in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
Experience
Experience as a staff or volunteer in a preschool classroom.
Required License and/or Certifications
•Register with Idaho STARS and participate in the professional development system.
•Maintain current Infant/child & Adult CPR and First Aid.
•Pass an enhanced background check including fingerprinting, as required by Head Start Program Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing requirements, prior to first day of work.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
•Positive approach to Early Childhood Development programs, health, and social services.
•Working knowledge of commonly used computer software programs including data collection systems.
•Demonstrate professional ethics and confidentiality.
Starting pay range: $17.51 - $18.54
Pay Grade69% FTE
Work Site Location: Coeur d' Alene Campus
Work Schedule: August through June
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check and proof of degree if required for this position.
Application materials include: resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts
Applications ONLY accepted through the North Idaho College Website!
