Early Head Start Teacher

The Head Start/Early Learning Teacher is responsible for overseeing and providing developmentally appropriate activities and instruction to Head Start/Early Learning students and supporting families in the development of their children.

Job Duties include, but not limited too:

Plan and provide learning opportunities to students which support growth in the areas of cognition, early literacy and language, social development, play skills, fine and gross motor development, fine arts, adaptive/self-care skills, health and nutrition.

Implement a developmentally appropriate and ongoing assessment of student progress.

Follow Head Start and school district policies for referring children for further diagnostic evaluation when necessary.

Communicate with Head Start/Early Learning families on a regular basis via home visits, parent conferences, written materials and informal personal and telephone contacts.

Promote and model good health and nutrition practices to children and families.

Monitor the health and safety of students while at school. G. Use appropriate guidance strategies to help children learn socially acceptable behavior.

Maintain written reports and records as required by the ECASD and Head Start/Early Learning Program.

Maintain a positive working relationship with students, families, colleagues, and community members that will promote effective communication and collaboration.

Actively seek to involve parents and families in the educational process and development of their children.

Maintain the confidentiality of students and families as set forth in Head Start policies.

Provide appropriate work direction and oversee the daily responsibilities of the Head Start paraprofessional and classroom volunteers.

Participate in required staff meetings and staff development opportunities.

Maintain knowledge in the current trends and research in the field of early childhood education.

Select and order necessary classroom supplies and materials as provided in the classroom budget.

Other duties as assigned.

$12.00-$1400 hourly depending upon experience

*CDA training will be provided and paid for with this position

*No Weekends Required

• *CPR Preferred, but not required

* Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

This Job Is:

• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person