We use essential cookies

Please Accept our Privacy Policy

Head Start Assistant Teacher

Lorain County Community Action Agency

Elyria, OH 44035 • 9/4/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Full-time; Part-year Position: The Head Start Assistant Teacher works collegially with head teacher and is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all preschool children in their care. The Assistant teacher develops partnerships with parents/guardians to engage, encourages parent participation in the program and assures compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, ODJFS Child Care licensing rules and regulations, and Step Up to Quality program standards. A high school diploma and related credential required (those without credential but have at least 1 year direct experience with preschool children and are willing/able to enroll and obtain the CDA credential, at Agency's expense, within 18 months of hire will be considered; continued employment contingent on earning the credential).

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Competitive wages and benefits, include:

  • Hourly Starting Wage: $15.00-$16.00 (depending on credential)
  • Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental Insurance; Paid Time Off (accrued); Vacation (accrued); Paid Holidays, Short-term Disability and FMLA; Life Insurance; Retirement plan; Tuition Assistance/Employee Development

LCCAA is an agency receiving federal funding; therefore, falling into current federal COVID mandates. Successful candidates must be fully vaccinated by first day of employment and masking is required in classrooms and common areas.