Assistant teacher pre-k vs head start teacher

Differences between assistant teacher pre-k and head start teacher duties and responsibilities

Assistant teacher pre-k example responsibilities.

• Assist center in maintaining NAEYC accreditation.
• Lead teacher for reverse mainstream Pre-Kindergarten class.
• Assist lead teacher in supervising a group of up to 24 children, ages 4-5, in a Pre-Kindergarten classroom.
• Adhere to NAEYC guidelines and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Participate in additional duties as assigned including; parent teacher councils, math curriculum advisory boards, multicultural grade level councils.
• Assist lead teacher in daily lesson plans/ activities, observations of portfolios of preschoolers in a Montessori learning style environment.
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Head start teacher example responsibilities.

• Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
• Participate in the IEP, IFSP, and/or IIIP process for serving children with special needs and implementation of appropriate planning.
• Hold CPR and basic emergency first aid certification.
• Obtain trainings as needed to keep CDA current.
• Assist teacher in the full implementation of IEP's and inclusion of children with disabilities and special needs.
• Plan IEP, administer ASQ and ESI screenings, weekly home visits, implement technological approaches to subject material.
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