Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher

OVO Head Start has an outstanding career opportunity available for a skilled early childhood education professional who is enthusiastic about making a positive impact on the lives of preschoolers. A full-time Teacher position is now available at our Scottsburg Head Start Center.  An associate or a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development or a related degree with relevant coursework required. Some of the duties include:

• Advocate for early childhood education through ensuring quality services to children, families and the community-be a liaison for the company and program within the community
• Plan daily classroom and playground schedules, routines and transition activities.
• Ensure sufficient and proper supervision of all children at the site at all times.
• Plan and implement appropriate curriculum experiences that allow children to explore, experiment, question, observe and play.
• Implement individualized instruction
• Work collaboratively with all staff to provide for the needs of children in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Adhere to all Personnel Policies, Head Start Program Performance Standards and the Policies and Procedures Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations.
• Utilize, monitor, and maintain program databases to accurately track child and family information.
• Conduct screening and ongoing assessments of children’s development.
• Plan and conduct home visits and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and approaches to positive guidance and discipline.
• Encourage parent and community volunteerism and participate in other activities to generate in-kind.
• Provide ongoing communication and information sharing with staff and parents.
• Respond competently to each individual family. 
• Submit timely, neat and accurate reports with appropriate data.
• Attend all assigned training and meetings. 
• Must be flexible and willing to adjust work hours as deemed necessary to accommodate families, program activities, and/or training.
• Promote early childhood education through ensuring quality services to children, families and the community. Be a liaison for the Agency and program within the community. 
• Ability to recognize and manage one’s own behaviors, moods, and impulses.
• Shows respect and openness toward each individual family and recognizes each family is unique.

OVO is an equal opportunity employer and provider.