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JOBS: Dubuque, Delaware and Jackson Counties, IA

Assistant Teacher

Location: 2155 University Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001              Apply For this Job      Aplicar en español

Pay Period: Hourly
Salary Based on Qualification:
Weeks per Year: 41
Hours Per Week: 40

GENERAL SUMMARY:

 

This position works as a part of a teaching team to work as a partner with the teacher/lead teacher in developing activities for preschool (Head Start) children to provide them with varied experiences and an appropriate learning environment. Works with typically developing children and children with disabilities. Assistance is given to the teacher in carrying out the goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards. This position works with families to promote parent involvement in the program. In addition, this position might also serve as a Bus Monitor as part of the transportation services provided by the program. This position may be assigned additional duties based upon program need and areas of developing expertise. This position works along with the teacher/lead teacher to attain the goals of the program. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.   

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

Minimum requirement is one of the following:

1. A current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential;

2. Be enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of being hired into the position;

3. An associate or baccalaureate degree (in any area); or

4. Be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree.