EHS Teacher @ Agra , Lincoln County

Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking Early Head Start Teachers for its Agra location in Lincoln County. The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for creating and managing an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for young children, incorporating developmentally appropriate learning activities which meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children. Here is your chance to make a difference in a child's life, to help families, and to build relationships while working in a fun, challenging environment that fosters teamwork, encourages leadership, and inspires professional excellence.We offer:Competitive compensationComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans with some employer paid contributionsLife insurance & long term disability insurance401(k) savings planTuition assistancePaid holidays, sick, and vacation/school breaksEducation/Experience:Bachelor's or Associate's degree in early childhood education, Child Development or related degree with six (6) class in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Childhood Development (CD); ORChild Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalentLicense:Must possess a valid Driver's License and have access to a motor vehicle with acceptable liability insuranceCPR certified (preferred)Knowledge:Must be computer literate and have accurate typing skills as well as the ability to operate a variety of office equipment;Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal and analytical skills required;Community resources, methods and practices of health and safety precautions, providing age-appropriate education services and facilitating family involvement in program services;Ability to comply with Head Start Performance Standards.Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements:It is the policy of Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or handicap. Persons of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.The conditions 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 job functions.Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and tuberculosis test. A Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check is required. Must be found to be free from any physical, mental or emotional conditions, determined by a qualified physician and/or psychologist, which with or without accommodation might affect the ability of the employee to perform essential job functions. The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. Additionally, the position requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs.