Preschool Assistant-Teacher Substitute

Head Start for Kent County
Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The Preschool Assistant-Teacher Substitute ensures the implementation of the Head Start program is a safe environment for children in accordance with the performance standards by meeting the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and cultural needs of each enrolled child in partnership with parents.

Where will I be working?

HS4KC has multiple locations all over Kent County, and openings occur regularly at most of our sites. We'd love to discuss which site(s) you prefer to work at when we interview you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Classroom Responsibilities:

  • Assists with the implementation of education in all classroom activities
  • Assists in meal preparation, clean up and serves as a role model at meal times
  • Implements positive redirection and behavior guidance

Support to Teacher

  • Assist the teacher to ensure that facilities are maintained according to health and sanitation regulations
  • Conduct home visits with teacher and participates in Parent/Teacher Conferences when necessary
  • Works cooperatively with teaching staff in planning and performing classroom activities

Working with Parents

  • Instructs children in practices of personal hygiene and other self help skills
  • Implements positive redirection and behavior guidance
  • Works one-on-one with children needing individual attention

Educational Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the agency. Employees in this position must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with reasonable accommodation.

Company Description

Head Start for Kent County provides high quality services at no cost to qualifying families. We work alongside families to deliver comprehensive services to children five and under, promoting their well-being and development.

We offer an excellent benefits package with health insurance that starts after just 30 days of employment. Several benefits are even at little to no cost to the employee. We provide generous time-off and paid holiday policies that start on your very first day. Additional perks include half-day work on Fridays, Employee Assistance Programs providing corporate discounts, wellness programs for both physical and mental health including free counseling sessions, retention and attendance incentives, professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, including paid in full CDA’s and assistance with Associates degrees and above.

Find out about these and other ways in which we invest in our employees at -perks

Company Description

Head Start for Kent County provides high quality services at no cost to qualifying families. We work alongside families to deliver comprehensive services to children five and under, promoting their well-being and development.\r\n\r\nWe offer an excellent benefits package with health insurance that starts after just 30 days of employment. Several benefits are even at little to no cost to the employee. We provide generous time-off and paid holiday policies that start on your very first day. Additional perks include half-day work on Fridays, Employee Assistance Programs providing corporate discounts, wellness programs for both physical and mental health including free counseling sessions, retention and attendance incentives, professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, including paid in full CDA’s and assistance with Associates degrees and above.\r\n\r\nFind out about these and other ways in which we invest in our employees at

Posted 2025-07-23

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