Job Description:

Starting Date: Aug 14, 2025

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for BECEP - Head Start Assistant Teachers beginning the 2025-26 School Year.

This position follows the school calendar and will work 35 hours per week: Monday - Thursday 7.5 hours per day, Friday 5 hours

Purpose Statement
The BECEP-Head Start Assistant Teacher provides high-quality classroom educational services to children ages 3 to 5. This role involves curriculum implementation, monitoring student progress, and maintaining a safe and developmentally appropriate environment. Strong collaboration, attention to detail, and initiative are essential. Respect for families as the child’s first teacher, and for fellow staff members, is critical to success in this position.

Supervisory Relationship
Reports to: Head Start Coordinator

Essential Functions
• Know, understand, and support the Personnel Policies and Procedures of BECEP and Bismarck Public Schools.
• Assist all children during instructional activities under the supervision of the teacher and assume the teacher’s role, as needed.
• Instruct small groups, large groups, and work one-on-one with students to improve outcomes.
• Assist in implementing activities that support the students’ goals from the GOLD assessment and Individual Education Plans.
• Help track student progress through data collection, observations, and completion of Child Profile/Outcomes and Health  Observation Checklists.
• Prepare the classroom daily for activities.
• Provide students with a respectful and supportive social/emotional climate to enhance learning and self-management.
• Engage students consistently and positively according to CLASS standards.
• Support classroom organization, behavior management, and learning formats following CLASS.
• Assist in concept development, language modeling, and feedback based on CLASS guidelines.
• Partner with the teacher in supervising classroom and playground environments.
• Set up developmentally appropriate and safe learning environments that are student-centered.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with staff.
• Perform clerical duties including instructional materials, food records, volunteer hours, and attendance documentation.
• Help coordinate and attend home visits and parent-teacher conferences as needed.
• Attend at least 15 hours of professional development annually, including training for CDA or degree attainment.
• Adhere to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Adhere to Bismarck Public Schools’ policies and procedures.
• Maintain prompt and consistent attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain respectful and responsive relationships with students and staff

Knowledge
• Child development principles and early childhood best practices
• Understanding of curriculum implementation and data collection methods
• Familiarity with Head Start Performance Standards and CLASS methodology

Abilities
• Work effectively and collaboratively with others
• Adapt to varying classroom needs and student behaviors
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Engage positively with children and families

Responsibility
Work under the guidance of a teacher and program coordinator. Support student learning and well-being. Complete required documentation accurately and timely. Contribute to a positive team culture and classroom environment.

Work Environment
Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and sitting on the floor. Lifting up to 60 pounds occasionally. Helping children with toileting and diapering. Exposure to a variety of physical and emotional situations. Ability to see, hear, and communicate clearly.

Experience
Experience working with preschool-age children is preferred.

Education
Minimum of a CDA credential, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education OR Willingness to enroll in and complete a credential/degree program within two years of hire.

Certificates and Licenses
CDA or relevant degree, or evidence of enrollment
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Continuing Education/Training
Minimum 15 hours of annual professional development
Ongoing training toward credential or degree as applicable

Clearances
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required prior to employment.

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements
Associate degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Salary Grade
Step SI

Salary: $19.86 to $19.86 Per Hour

Contact Information
Amanda Carlson, Head Start Coordinator
BECEP at Richholt
Phone: (701) 323-4400
Email: AMANDA_CARLSON@BISMARCKSCHOOLS.ORG