Head Start Teacher

Description: Are you full of energy and life? Does working in the company of people who share the passion and vision of creating a better world through learning speak to you? Perhaps you belong here. As a growing organization, we are constantly on the lookout for talented, passionate people. Are you ready to help us make the world a better place for a child one at a time? Maybe it’s time to launch to the most important work of your career. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Provides care and support to children from three to five years of age. May share lead responsibilities with Co-Teacher. Engages with current and prospective parents and family members and is responsive to their needs. Complies with all Governmental regulations regarding the care of children. Understands responsibilities as a mandated reporter. Keeps the Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children. Completes timely and accurate documentation according to licensing or regulation requirements. Assists and accepts responsibility regarding other daily center duties that might be temporary in the event other personnel are not available. Attends and participates in all staff meetings, center events, training's /workshops and parent/customer meetings as requested Summary: Maintain classroom management. Plans and implements activities that promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children. Responsible for the care, hygiene, learning, developmental activities, specialized programs, and redirection of children. Communicates directly with parents. Maintains classroom records, cleanliness, and orderliness of classroom at all times. $24,000.00 – $35,000.00 per year Requirements: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or Bachelors in a related area with 30 ECE hours; 2+ years of early childhood education experience desirable; 1+ years of experience working with assigned age group desirable.Gateways Credentials a plus. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed in the Center environment. Center is dynamic with a high level of activity. Work may also be performed at community sites for field trips. Incumbent must be able to lift 40 pounds. Stand up for 95% of the day. Assume postures in low level positions that best allow physical and visual contact with children. Must be able to sustain a high level of energy. Bend to perform various tasks numerous times throughout the day. Stoop, sit on the floor. Have the ability to move from a seated position to a standing position promptly to respond to emergency situations. Perform all activities with children, i.e. jump, dance, walk, run, etc. for extended periods of time. Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor the environment and children's well being. Both indoor and outdoor environment are typically found in a childcare facility. Depending upon activities and season, may be required to be outdoors for regular, activities. Must be able to excel in an ambiguous and continuously changing, competitive environment. Incumbent will need to be flexible and be able to respond quickly and appropriately to changing situations. Work hours may vary to meet the needs of the children. Incumbent will be faced with a variety of issues on a daily basis and will be engaged in multiple tasks and must respond quickly and appropriately to frequently changing needs of children.