Early Head Start Teacher

Ozark Action, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozark Action, Inc. is hiring for two Early Head Start Teachers at the Ava Head Start in Ava, Missouri. Roles offer credentialed tracks with pay from $16.21 to $19.46 per hour depending on level, with non-credentialed starting at $15.13 per hour.

Hours are typically 36–40 per week, Monday–Friday, during the school year. Education requirements range from high school diploma + CDA to master’s degree in early childhood, with Infants-Toddlers coursework required for EHS placement.

Qualifications

• Credentialed EHS Teacher—High School Diploma or HiSET and Infant-Toddler CDA, or comparable credentials.
• Credentialed Teacher—High School Diploma or HiSET and Preschool CDA, or comparable credentials.
• Teacher I—EHS and HS—Associates Degree in Early Childhood or Equivalent Coursework approved by Director that meets Head Start Performance Standards.
• Teacher II—EHS and HS—Baccalaureate Degree in Early childhood or related field with minimum of 12 Early childhood credits.
• Teacher III—EHS and HS—Master’s Degree in early Childhood or related field with a minimum of 12 Early Childhood credits.

Responsibilities

• Meet established child development outcomes; ability to stand, sit, crawl, climb, kneel, walk, carry, balance, stoop, see, hear, talk, and lift.
• Ensure compliance with program regulations and standards; Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Contribute to team effort.
• Promote the Head Start program.
• Develop professional and technical knowledge.

Skills

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Regulatory compliance

Child development

Education

High School Diploma or HiSET + CDA

Associates Degree (Teacher I)

Baccalaureate Degree (Teacher II)

Master’s Degree (Teacher III)

Job description

Ozark Action, Inc. has immediate opening for 2 Early Head Start Teachers at the Ava Head Start in Ava, Missouri.

Rate of Pay: Credentialed (Rg 13) $16.21; EHS Teacher I (Rg 12) $17.30 per hour; EHS Teacher II (Rg 11) $18.37 per hour; EHS Teacher III (Rg 10) $19.46 per hour

*Non-credentialed staff would start at Range 14– $15.13 per hour*

Hours: Monday – Friday (36 – 40 hours) during school year

Objectives

To promote the social, emotional, and educational development of children and to provide support and guidance to parents and families to integrate classroom activities with home activities and to assist families in meeting the ongoing needs of the children. To provide direction to classroom support staff.

Education and Experience

Credentialed EHS Teacher—High School Diploma or HiSET and Infant-Toddler CDA, or comparable credentials.

Credentialed Teacher—High School Diploma or HiSET and Preschool CDA, or comparable credentials.

Teacher I—EHS and HS—Associates Degree in Early Childhood or Equivalent Coursework approved by Director that meets Head Start Performance Standards. Infant-Toddler specific coursework required for EHS placement.

Teacher II—EHS and HS—Baccalaureate Degree in Early childhood or related field with minimum of 12 Early childhood credits. Infant-Toddler specific coursework required for EHS placement.

Teacher III—EHS and HS—Master’s Degree in early Childhood or related field with a minimum of 12 Early Childhood credits. Infant-Toddler specific coursework required for EHS placement.

Specific Responsibilities

• Meet established child development outcomes; ability to stand, sit, crawl, climb, kneel, walk, carry, balance, stoop, see, hear, talk, and lift.
• Ensure compliance with program regulations and standards; Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Contribute to team effort.
• Promote the Head Start program.
• Develop professional and technical knowledge.

Verification of education and work history.

Background screening, fingerprint screening, drug screening, daycare physical, and TB test/Assessment.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD—Missouri Relay Number is 1-800-735-2966 or dial 711 for assistance.

OAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ozark Action, Inc.

Attn: Personnel

710 E. Main St.

West Plains, MO 65775

417-256-6147 Phone; 417-256-7318 Fax

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