Assistant Teacher - Head Start

Job description

Position Function: This position serves as an Assistant Teacher for a Head Start classroom. The assistant teacher shares responsibility for a Head Start classroom of 3- to 5- year old children. S/he works collaboratively with the teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities. Salary Grade : 09: Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Department Profile: Throughout its history, Mississippi State University-Extension (MSU-ES) has demonstrated a deep and abiding commitment to programs that directly impact young children and their families. In the past decade, MSU-ES has distinguished itself as Mississippi’s premier infrastructural support of high-quality early childhood education. Area of Specialization: MSU Extension Head Start Programs - Hancock County Anticipated Appointment Date: October 2025. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Assist the lead teacher in a classroom of 3-to 5 year-old children. 2. Demonstrates a warm, calm, and...