Job Description

Are you passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and thrive? Join North Idaho College Head Start as an Assistant Teacher in Sandpoint! The Assistant Teacher plays an essential role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging classroom where every child is supported, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

In this role, you will partner with the Classroom Teacher to plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences while helping maintain a safe, healthy, clean, and organized classroom. You will actively supervise children, support their individual developmental needs, assist with daily routines, and contribute to disability services. You will also assist with assessments, observations, documentation, and individualized goal setting. Building positive relationships with children, families, coworkers, and community partners is central to this role. When needed, you will assume lead classroom responsibilities and contribute to effective center operations and team initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings strong interpersonal and customer service skills, a genuine commitment to early childhood development, and an understanding of the importance of family engagement and comprehensive health and social services. They demonstrate professional judgment, ethical conduct, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. A working knowledge of computer applications and data collection systems, along with a positive, flexible, and collaborative approach, will help ensure success in this position.

If you enjoy making a difference one child at a time, we invite you to join our team!

Enjoy excellent benefits, including retirement

3 personal days

8 sick days per year

9 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job Description linked below: (some job boards may not include active links so please click Apply Now on the NIC website or go to www.nic.edu/jobs to see full details);

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.
• Represent the Head Start program in the community and with other professionals, positively and with professionalism.

Starting pay range: $17.51 - $18.54

Pay Grade: 75% FTE

Work Site Location: Head Start - Sandpoint

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!