EDUCATION:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and Child Development Associate (CDA); AA or BA Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

One to two years related experience in an early childhood educational setting.
An equivalent combination of experience, training and education may be accepted.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work and communicate with a wide variety of people, particularly pre-school-aged children.
The employee must be able to pass a criminal background record check and post-offer employment and random substance abuse tests.
The employee must be able to complete a criminal background check and maintain an active Criminal Background Check (CBC) Qualification letter through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development.
Valid Driver’s License or Reliable transportation
The ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background check with state and Federal law enforcement agencies required. Selected applicants must submit to a pre-employment substance abuse screening test and receive a negative result for the use of drugs and alcohol as specified in agency policies. Must submit and receive negative results for random testing of same. The employee must have a valid North Carolina Driver’s License. Must be able to pass a post-offer physical examination.
Action Pathways, Inc. is an “at-will” employer. Either the employee or Action Pathways, Inc. may terminate the employment arrangement at any time, with or without cause.
Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The job description or announcement is not an employment agreement or contract.

OVERVIEW OF GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The Assistant Teacher is passionate about supporting the Teacher in delivering developmentally appropriate activities. The Assistant Teacher role will involve promoting the health, nutrition, and education of children while ensuring their safety and welfare. Compliance with Federal Head Start Performance Standards and local, state, and agency policies is essential.