Early Head Start Assistant Teacher - Childcare Network, Inc.

Explore your passion for childhood education with us!

Founded in 1988, Child Development Schools is headquartered in Austin, TX operating over 260 childcare centers in 11 states. Our three early childhood education brands are Childcare Network, Sunrise Preschools, and My Small Wonders. We proudly provide quality care and developmental education to over 30,000 children aged six weeks to twelve years.

Childcare Network invites you to join us and build a big career with little learners in a fun, nurturing environment where children are encouraged and guided to thrive. Find fulfillment by nurturing a new generation and join our mission to give every child a great start in life! Starting payrate in the area is $10.50 per hour and up.

The Early Head Start Assistant Teacher will play an integral role in the success of our center by serving as a positive role model as well as creating meaningful relationships and being a supportive resource for our students, families and their team.

Want to learn more about Child Development Schools? We’re always looking for nurturing, innovative, and dedicated individuals to join us and explore their passion for child care and early education. Please click to join our Talent Network so we can keep in touch about other current and future opportunities!

Meet the minimum state Early Head Start Assistant Teacher requirements for Georgia, which include the ability to pass a background check, holding a High School Diploma or its equivalent, along with completing one of the following within two years of employment: a post-secondary degree in child development or a CDA certificate. Experience within a licensed center is a big plus!

Child Development Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

• Provide instructional assistance such as but not limited to: facilitating learning centers; individual and small group instruction; facilitating and modeling play; assisting students with computers; and model good nutrition practices during meal/snack times
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Head Start Performance Standards policies and procedures
• Plan and maintain a safe, clean, learning environment, and assures the well-being and safety of children in her/his care.
• Establish a caring professional relationship and a climate of mutual trust and respect for families.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude of working together with center staff, volunteers, parents, and program specialists in planning and implementing classroom activities
• Timely and accurately complete all paperwork, including home visit forms, parent/teacher conference forms, lesson plans, and transition forms.
• Assists in the preparation of materials needed for classroom instruction

Our Benefits Provide:

• Discounts up to 50% off childcare tuition
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• Free access to online training
• Education assistance to pursue your degree
• 401K plan savings and investment plan with employer contribution