Make a meaningful impact in the lives of young children and their families by joining the North Idaho College Head Start team as an Assistant Teacher in Bonner's Ferry. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to support children's growth and development while working alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to creating positive learning experiences every day.
As an Assistant Teacher, you'll help create and maintain a safe, healthy, organized, and engaging classroom where children can learn and thrive. You'll partner with the Classroom Teacher to prepare and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences, support active supervision, assist with child screenings, assessments, and documentation, and help meet each child's individual developmental needs. You'll build positive relationships with children and families, support disability services in the classroom, contribute to efficient center operations, and collaborate with your team to provide high-quality services. When needed, you'll confidently step into the lead classroom role to ensure continuity of care and learning.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively and values building strong, respectful relationships with children, families, coworkers, and community partners. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, maintains professionalism and confidentiality, is comfortable using technology for communication and documentation, and brings a positive, flexible approach to early childhood education. If you're passionate about helping children succeed and making a difference in your community, we'd love to welcome you to our Head Start team.
Enjoy excellent benefits, including retirement
3 personal days per year
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 (full-time pay)
Work Site Location: Head Start - Bonner's Ferry
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!
