Early Childhood Associate Teacher: Classroom Innovator

TULSA EDUCARE INC in; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Educare Learning Network in Tulsa, OK seeks an Early Childhood Support Specialist to assist in managing classroom operations and compliance during Teacher absences. You will support staff and volunteers, document essential records, and participate in family engagement activities.

The role emphasizes adherence to Head Start standards, safety, and developmental screenings, with opportunities for home visits and parent conferences within the program framework.

Qualifications

• Must have proven successful interpersonal relationship skills to maintain effective and satisfactory working relationships with intra-department and inter-department staff, vendors, clients, visitors, and contractors.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions with ability to read, interpret, and present information efficiently and effectively.
• Must be able to accurately audit records and ensure compliance with written or oral guidelines.
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality of extremely sensitive data, records, files, conversations, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and licensing requirements.
• Support development screenings, documentation, and family engagement activities.
• Maintain classroom operations in the absence of the Teacher.
• Assist in daily classroom activities and supervision of staff/volunteers.
• Attend home visits and parent conferences as assigned.
• Promote inclusive environments and adherence to safety protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

Instructional follow-through

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Associate’s degree in Family Relations/Child Development

Job description

Educare Learning Network in Tulsa, OK seeks an Early Childhood Support Specialist to assist in managing classroom operations and compliance during Teacher absences. You will support staff and volunteers, document essential records, and participate in family engagement activities.

The role emphasizes adherence to Head Start standards, safety, and developmental screenings, with opportunities for home visits and parent conferences within the program framework.