Early Head Start / Head Start Teacher

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Early Head Start / Head Start Teacher to join their innovative team. This role focuses on nurturing and developing young minds from birth to five years, ensuring that all activities are tailored to meet individual needs. The ideal candidate will create a stimulating and safe environment, fostering social, emotional, and intellectual growth. With a commitment to high-quality education and family engagement, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families in Kansas City. Join a passionate team committed to excellence in early childhood education.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement plans

Employer-paid CPR and First Aid certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• At least 2 years' experience in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a comprehensive education program for young children.
• Ensure developmentally appropriate classroom activities.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Child Development

Microsoft Suite

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Early Head Start / Head Start Teacher Job Family Group :

Professional Staff Job Description Summary :

Sign-On Incentive

For more information about Project Eagle, please review these videos: https://www.kumc.edu/project-eagle/our-programs/educare-kansas-city.html and https://hirepaths.com/cool-careers-videos/episode-17-early-childhood-teacher

Project Eagle is an early childhood program focused on preparing children, engaging families, and promoting excellence for children and families in Kansas City, Kansas. It provides home-based and center-based services to pregnant women and/or children from birth to five years old, primarily through Early Head Start. It is part of the Educare Learning Network, which aims to inspire high-quality programs, influence public policies, and demonstrate a comprehensive approach to early childhood learning. More information can be found at Educare Kansas City.

Position Summary :

The Early Head Start / Head Start Teacher, in partnership with the Associate Teacher, is responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating a comprehensive education program. They ensure classroom activities are developmentally appropriate, meet individual needs, and align with the agency's philosophy and curriculum. They develop and execute individualized lesson plans for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, fostering social, emotional, physical, linguistic, and intellectual development in an age-appropriate manner. The teaching team provides a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment with a focus on early language and social-emotional growth. The Teacher and Associate Teacher must adhere to all program requirements, standards, and funding models.

Required Qualifications

Education: Meet one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field
• Degree in an unrelated field with at least 30 early childhood credits
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, with at least 2 years of experience, and enrolled in a Bachelor's program to complete within 3 years
• Credits equivalent to an Associate's degree focused on Early Childhood, with similar experience and enrollment requirements

Work Experience :

• At least 2 years' experience in early childhood education
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite

Conditions of Employment :

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodations
• Willingness to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days (employer-paid)
• Pass background check including fingerprinting

Preferred Qualifications :

• Early childhood teaching certification or graduate coursework/degree
• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Additional Experience and Knowledge include working in Head Start programs, understanding of performance standards, team collaboration, experience with inclusion and special needs, curriculum implementation, assessment tools, and research partnerships.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Experience

• Knowledge of child development and best teaching practices
• Ability to work cooperatively within an interdisciplinary team
• Leadership skills in the classroom
• Effective communication skills with diverse backgrounds
• Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
• Willingness to participate in observations, coaching, and research studies
• Comfort with using technology in the program

Anticipated Starting Salary : $23.44 / hr.

Duties and responsibilities include ensuring safety, implementing developmentally appropriate activities, supporting social-emotional development, partnering with families, documenting progress, participating in professional development, and complying with regulations.

Application requirements include a resume, cover letter, references, and transcripts. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, holidays, retirement plans, and other employee benefits.