Early Head Start Teacher

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Clarksdale (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security seeks an educator with an Associate's degree to support Head Start services for infants and toddlers, including children with special needs. The role emphasizes collaborating with families and applying developmental knowledge within the Early Learning Framework.

Ideal candidates have at least 18 hours in early childhood coursework and a preference for those with one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• An associate degree with at least 18 hours in early childhood education is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use knowledge of child growth and development to work with infants and toddlers and communicate with families in accordance with the Head Start Early Learning Framework.

Education

Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child Technology, or Elementary Education

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: Use knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with infants/toddlers and communicate with families in accordance with the Head Start Early Learning Framework: Ages 12 months to three to include children with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child Technology, or Elementary Education with at least 18 hours in early childhood required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in similar role preferred.