Early Head Start Teacher

West Feliciana Parish Schools; St. Francisville (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Benefits

TRSL Retirement

Job summary

West Feliciana Parish Schools is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to join our team. This full-time position (11 months) provides health insurance, benefits, and TRSL retirement. Starting salary is based on experience.

The role requires an Associates degree or CDA, plus experience in early childhood settings serving infants and toddlers. The incumbent will plan developmentally appropriate activities, conduct screenings and home visits as part of a supportive family-centered program.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in early childhood or CDA credential.
• 1 year experience in early childhood preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to link families.
• Ability to develop supportive relationships with very young children and families.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sensitive and mature in interactions with children and adults.
• Ability to lift infants and toddlers and participate in floor activities.
• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Willing to work in center-based or home-based programs.
• Preference given to Head Start familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the program for center-based and/or home-based activities per Head Start Standards.
• Organize daily activities offering varied experiences for children.
• Conduct developmental screenings and ongoing assessments.
• Visit children's homes in center-based programs to learn home environment.
• Complete timely documentation of screenings, assessments and attendance.
• Assist in developing Family Partnership Agreements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Child development

Education

Associates degree / CDA

Job description

Job Title: Early Head Start Teacher

Details:

• Full Time Position (11 month/220 day)
• Health Insurance, Benefits, TRSL Retirement
• Salary is based on experience- starting salary:

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associates degree in early childhood, or closely related field, or CDA
2. 1 year experience (preferred) as a teacher in an early childhood program serving infants and toddlers (below 3 years of age) in a developmentally appropriate environment, preferably in a human services setting
3. Knowledge of community resources and skills to link families with appropriate resources
4. Training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with very young children, their families and pregnant women
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
6. Sensitive and mature and able to relate well to children and adults
7. Ability to lift infants and toddlers and participate in floor activities
8. Willing to work flexible hours
9. Willing to work in center-based or home-based programs
10. Preference given to Early Head Start or Head Start parent who meets all the other qualifications

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge, understanding and adherence to the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, procedures and standards of the Family Service Center, Head Start, Louisiana Child Care Licensing and other appropriate entities, including professional knowledge and skills to carry out activities.
• Plan and implement the program for center-based and/or home-based programs in accordance with the Head Start Standards.
• Organize each day’s activities to provide children with a variety of experiences and opportunities.
• Conduct developmental screenings and ongoing assessments to determine motor, language, social, cognitive, sensory and emotional skills.
• Visit each child’s home (in center-based program) at least twice a year to become familiar with the home environment.
• Complete timely, neat, complete and accurate documentation of screenings, assessments, individualized plans, attendance, daily health checklist, feedings, daily activity logs for parents, home visits, inventories and other documentation as may be necessary for providing quality services.
• Assist in developing Family Partnership Agreements.