Job Details
Job Title: Head Start Teacher
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head Start Teacher to join our team. The Head Start Teacher will be responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for children in our Head Start program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children and a commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters children's self-esteem and encourages their curiosity and creativity
- Conduct ongoing assessments of children's progress and use this information to plan and adjust instruction as needed
- Communicate regularly with parents and families to keep them informed of their child's progress and to involve them in their child's learning
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to ensure that the program meets the needs of all children and families
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of children's attendance, progress, and other important information
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred; or Associate's degree in ECE and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in ECE
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with young children in a classroom setting
- Knowledge of child development and early childhood education best practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
If you are passionate about working with young children and are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Head Start Teacher.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitve salary and benefits package, and a $750 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
Licenses / Certifications
Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record - proof of auto insurance within agency limits, or access to transportation
Immediate/continued enrollment in the Criminal History Registry-Child Care Division
Current Health Appraisal, updated every two (2) years
Certification in First Aid and Adult, Infant and Child CPR
Education / Equivalent Experience
Minimum Required: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and enrolled and attending a program to obtain a baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education.
Desired/Preferred Education: BA; or MA in Early Childhood Education or related field with 21+ semester hours in ECE/Child Development
State mandated 45-hour coursework completion or ability to complete within established timeframes;
One (1) year experience working in an early childhood setting with a diverse population of
preschool children, ages 3-5
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Demonstrate/Knowledge to:
Provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions
Plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation
Use results of assessment to promote children's progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and any applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate
Set and maintain professional boundaries with families
Use technology to plan, record, report and monitor education and child development services
Skill/Ability to:
Speak, read and write English; bilingual language(s) helpful
Collect, analyze and utilize data to plan and monitor growth in child outcomes and school readiness
Solve problems and make appropriate decisions
Manage time, solve problems and make appropriate decisions in varying situations
Work collaboratively and cooperatively with fellow staff, parents, and community representatives
Physical/ Mental Demands
Lifts and/or moves up to 50 lbs.
Kneels, stoops, bends, reaches and sits on floor to attend to children's needs
Sitting, for working at keyboard and desk, standing, driving for home and site visits
Moves quickly in response to active children in need of redirection to protect their and others safety
Uses manual dexterity, reaches with hands and arms, stretches, and talks or hears
Responds both physically and mentally to emergency or crisis situations
Environmental Conditions
Variability in temperature, environment and noise
Potential sensory response associated with toileting and/or children who are ill
Contact with children who are ill and/or possibly contagious
Contact with chemicals to clean and sanitize equipment and facility
Salary Description
$18.48-$23.00