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Head Start Assistant Teacher - ELC West

Columbus, OH · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

Actively monitor professional development goals and annually required hours. * Assists in supervising and implementing the program in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and the policies ...

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Lead Head Start Teacher - ELC West

Columbus, OH

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

Actively monitor professional development goals and annually required hours. * Supervise and implement the program in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and the policies and philosophy ...

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How much do head start monitor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for head start monitor in Ohio is $152,111.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $142,600.00 and $161,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Head Start Monitor?

A Head Start Monitor is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of children during transportation to and from a Head Start program. They assist with boarding and exiting the bus, enforce safety rules, and help maintain order among children. Monitors also communicate with drivers and staff to address any concerns and ensure a positive environment. Their role is crucial in supporting the overall mission of Head Start by providing a safe and nurturing transportation experience.

What does a Head Start Monitor do?

A typical day for a Head Start Monitor involves observing classroom activities to ensure compliance with safety, health, and program regulations, as well as completing documentation and reports. You will regularly interact with teachers, assistants, and sometimes parents to discuss findings and recommend improvements. The role often requires scheduled visits to multiple classrooms or centers, balancing both administrative tasks and hands-on monitoring. This ensures that Head Start programs maintain high standards and continuously support children's learning and well-being.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a Head Start Monitor?

To thrive as a Head Start Monitor, you need a solid understanding of early childhood safety protocols, attention to detail, and familiarity with childcare regulations, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with compliance checklists, state and federal reporting tools, and basic computer systems is often required. Strong observational skills, effective communication, and a collaborative attitude help you engage with staff, children, and families. These competencies are vital to ensuring a safe, compliant, and nurturing environment that meets program standards and supports positive outcomes for young children.

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Infographic showing various Head Start Monitor job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 21% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $152,111 per year, or $73.1 per hour.

Head Start Teachers Aid - Norton Road

Columbus, OH

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Job description

  • Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
  • Maintains professionalism and integrity at all times in the classroom, staff/program meetings, trainings, and with any parts and partners of the YMCA Head Start program.
  • Maintains confidentiality and adhere to the YMCA and Head Start Code of Conducts.
  • Actively monitor professional development goals and annually required hours.
  • Assist with implementing the program in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and the policies and philosophy of the YMCA.
  • Completes duties as required by the Child and Adult Care Food program.
  • Maintain prompt hours and follows procedures for absences.
  • May be assigned additional duties based upon program needs and areas of developing expertise.
  • Collaborate with other content areas to ensure the needs of children and families are met.

CLASSROOM ACTIVITES:

  • Establish working knowledge of initial assessments, observations and curriculum planning.
  • Participate in preparing classroom materials to support lesson plans and making changes to learning centers as needed.
  • Is a member of the teaching team who helps plan and initiate meaningful learning activities.
  • Help to promote positive teacher-child interactions by offering children appropriate affection, verbal praise, and acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for behavior; sets firm limits with positive phrasing and actions when necessary.
  • Work effectively and regularly with teaching team to ensure that tasks are completed accurately and timely to include the designating of roles and responsibilities within the classroom.
  • Awareness of the needs of children and families in program.
  • Help maintain a clean and organized learning environment.
  • Help to implement CACFP programing by acting as a role model to children to promote family style meals and healthy eating practices.

RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING

  • Collects, records, and maintains all necessary information and documentation as assigned.
  • Help to monitor attendance throughout the day.
  • Help to complete CACFP forms accordingly
  • Submit monthly reports as prescribed by Center Manager.
  • Help to review and collect In Kind forms.
  • Help to identify supplies and materials needed for the class or center and submit to Center Manager.

PARENT/FAMILY INVOLVEMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS:

  • Build rapport with families through positive and professional interactions.
  • Attend Home visits and parent teacher conferences with other teaching staff.

SUPERVISION:

  • Work with teaching team to develop and provide consistent routines and transitions throughout each day.
  • Actively participate in the supervision of all indoor and outdoor activities while maintaining ratio requirements at all times.
  • Ensure each child is within sight and sound and accounted for at all times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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