Early Head Start Teacher

Center for Human Services; Clinton (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical & dental benefits

EAP

Paid time off

FSA

Credit Union, gym discounts, student-­

Job summary

Center for Human Services seeks an Early Head Start Teacher to promote the growth and readiness of infants and toddlers in Clinton, MO. The role emphasizes family engagement, curriculum implementation, and adherence to Head Start standards in a 35-hour work week.

The position offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, EAP, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and either: Infant & Toddler CDA or comparable credential or a related degree, or ability to obtain a CDA within 6 months.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Must maintain professional development, training, and credentials as required by regulations.

Responsibilities

• Promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development in a safe, supervised classroom.
• Engage parents to set goals for child readiness and program involvement.
• Implement Head Start ELOF-aligned curriculum and state regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor classroom management, schedules, and safety; support staff as needed.
• Communicate with families via Procare, calls, visits, and newsletters; organize parent meetings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Infant & Toddler CDA

Related degree / CDA within 6 months

Tools

UKG platform

ChildPlus

Creative Curriculum

DRDP

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Clinton Head Start and Early Head Start - Clinton, MO 64724, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Infant & Toddler CDA, Salary Range: $16.08 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Education,

Early Head Start Teacher

Full-time

Clinton, MO

Henry County

$1,500 sign-on bonus!

BENEFITS

• $1,500 sign-on bonus!
• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, Vision, Supplemental, and Life
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Credit Union, Gym Discounts, & Student Loan Forgiveness

CHS offers best-in-industry benefits.

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher has the primary responsibility to promote the social, emotional, physical, approaches to learning and cognitive development of each child in a safe and supervised educational environment. The EHS Teacher must involve parents in every aspect of program, working with them to establish both long and short-term goals that will assure the necessary readiness outcomes needed for school success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates respect for the capabilities, backgrounds and cultural differences of families, children, coworkers, and the public consistent with trauma informed practices regardless of race, color, religion, or disability by following the agencies cultural competencies and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct
• Collaborates with First Steps, as needed, for children with disabilities.
• Develops and maintains respectful relationships with families and children to ensure the daily needs of children are met through responsive care giving practices and assures that the classroom curriculum adheres to research- based, sound child development and early childhood educational principles, while working with the families on goal setting and program engagement.
• Implements curriculum that complies with Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF), Performance Standards, Missouri Accreditation requirements, state regulatory guidelines and Center for Human Services (CHS) policies and procedures that allows for the implements both individual school readiness and group lesson plans that reflect parent input and cultural relevance.
• Provides non-supervisory oversite of support staff, subs, and new staff in reference to daily classroom management, such as but not limited to lesson plans implementation, classroom schedules, room arrangements and classroom safety to ensure all Head Start, state and accreditation requirements and ratios are always met.
• Educates and works with parents to ensure all health requirements of children in classroom are up to date and all, screenings of children completed as required by state childcare licensing and Head Start Performance Standards
• Ensures ongoing communication with parents through Procare, phone calls, home visits, conferences, distribution of newsletters, flyers, other information including organizing and assisting with monthly parent meetings that will help support and engage families in the program as instructed by supervisor.
• Responsible for home visits, parent trainings and parent conferences as required to meet program requirements, which includes meeting the needs of working families in the evening, if needed.
• Serves as a resource to enrolled families in helping to identify, refer and assist families in making connections to other supportive agencies that will support families attain goals that where identification for the Individualized Family Partnership Plan and assists parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment and attain self-sufficiency.
• During Home Visits, assists families in identification of their child’s School Readiness Goals, supports family’s observations skills and implementation of strategies for volunteering through co‑teaching at home the child’s individual school readiness goals that support the classrooms learning objectives.
• In consultation with supervisor and/or coach, develops own professional development goals and coaching/training plans and actively pursues those goals.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED/HiSET) and at a minimum one of the following: completion of the Infant & Toddler CDA credential or Comparable Credential or a degree from an accredited college in a directly related field or the ability to obtain a CDA within 6 months of hire. Experience working with infants and toddlers is preferred.
• Must attend continuing training classes designed to broaden professionalism, education and skills involving childcare and child development as required by Federal and State regulations. Credentials must be maintained as a term of employment.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong computer skills

REQUIRED MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

• Must maintain Infant Toddler CPR, First Aid and AED certification.
• Must provide valid driver’s license and proof of personal valid vehicle insurance.
• A medical exam and TB Assessment is required prior to hire and again every 5 years.
• Background screening to include fingerprinting is required prior to hire and again every 5 years

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of UKG platform, ChildPlus, Creative Curriculum, DRDP and Head Start Performance standards preferred.

SHIFTS

FT (35 hrs/wk) Mon-Fri: TBD

EEO STATEMENT

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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