Head Start Teacher

JOB TITLE: Head Start Teacher

PAY RANGE: Job category range $19.52 to $31.23. Starting pay $19.52.

      LOCATION(S): Cuba, NY

   WORK YEAR: 10 months

WORK HOURS: 35 hours/week, generally Monday-Fridays, hours established based on program needs, with some evening/weekend work required. 

JOB SUMMARY: Prepares preschool aged children and their families for Kindergarten success by preparing and implementing curriculum activities; conducting screening and assessments, maintaining routine and structure; and ensuring a safe, healthy learning environment.

 Qualifications:

EDUCATION: An associates, bachelors or advanced degree in child development or early childhood education     -or-

An associates, bachelors, or advanced degree in a related field with 18 credit hours in coursework related to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool children.                             -or-

A bachelor’s degree and has been admitted into the Teach For America program, passed a rigorous early childhood content exam, such as the Praxis II, participated in a Teach For America summer training institute that includes teaching preschool children, and is receiving ongoing professional development and support from Teach For America's professional staff.

License Requirements: Current, valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

EXPERIENCE: Six months experience teaching preschool children required for related degree.  Must demonstrate competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children’s developmental progress, including children with disabilities and dual language learners.

Job Description:

Promotes the school readiness and healthy growth and development of infants and toddlers by planning activities and implementing curriculum to fidelity; conducting screening and assessments; and individualizing services and instruction to meet the needs of each enrolled child and family.

Establishes and maintains a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment by interacting with children in a manner that is nurturing and response to their needs; by preparing clean, safe, and age-appropriate materials, equipment and physical space for the daily plan; and by providing support and guidance to volunteers and staff in the classroom.

Establishes and maintains consistent routine, structure, and safety in the classroom using appropriate behavior management, active supervision, and zoning strategies and implementing quality transitions activities.

Supports parents as the primary educators of their children by engaging with parents as partners in their child’s education through regular communication and completion of parent conferences and home visits. 

Organizes and documents each child and family’s individual program planning and services delivery by maintaining up-to-date and accurate records in all service areas.

 ACCORD BENEFITS:

• This is a full-time ten-month position.
• Choice of 2 medical plans (co-pay or high deductible with health savings account option)
• Dental and vision insurance plan options, generous leave time (up to 4 weeks in the first year of employment)
• Paid holidays
• Opportunity to contribute to a 403(b)-retirement plan upon hire with a 5.5% employer match
• Professional development advancement opportunities
• Up to 56 hours paid sick leave