Early Head Start Teacher - Imaginarium

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Drew (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY is seeking a Head Start EHS Teacher in Drew, MS to ensure safety and support development across social, emotional, physical, and cognitive domains. The role emphasizes following Head Start standards, family collaboration, and responsive caregiving to foster growth in young children.

The candidate will meet CDA or 2-year degree requirements, demonstrate strong communication, and be able to work flexible hours including evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Requires CDA credential; Associate’s in Early Childhood Education preferred.
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• Minimum one year experience with children.
• Flexible schedule incl. evenings/weekends.
• Bilingual English/Spanish desired.
• Must have MS Driver’s License and own vehicle for visits.
• Background checks and health screening required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor children at all times; respond to emergencies.
• Guide children's behavior with positive reinforcement.
• Follow a set schedule including group activities, meals, and transitions.
• Encourage exploration, problem-solving and learning questions.
• Prepare the classroom and materials for developmentally appropriate activities.
• Coordinate with support staff for collaborative services.
• Adapt curriculum to IFSP goals.
• Attend integrated service meetings and document progress.
• Report child abuse and participate in professional development activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teamwork

Caring for children

Computer skills

Education

2 year degree

CDA credential

Job description

• Location 160 E Broadway Ave,Drew, MS, 38737,United States
• Job Category Team Member
• Employee Type NonExempt FT
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree

Description the purpose of this position is to ensure our youngest children have a solid foundation for life and encourage the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children. The EHS teacher will attend to the children’s safety and welfare, while meeting requirements of Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and/or agency policies and procedures.

MIMIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Prefer an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Minimum one year experience working with children.
• Must have flexible schedule to accommodate occasional evening or weekend hours.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish skills highly desirable.
• Must havea valid Mississippi Driver’s License and proof of insurance and must provide own vehicle for home visits.
• Must pass Mississippi State requirements for early child educators: Letter of Suitability, Health Screening, and DHA required background check.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, internet, and e-mail.
• Ability to work as a team member collaborating with staff, families, and community resources.
• Ability to supervise and monitor children at all times to ensure a safe environment. This includes the physical ability to monitor and move quickly in order to respond to children who are very active and may need restraint or redirection in order to ensure their safety or the safety of others and includes occasional lifting.
• Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or a crisis situation.
• Regular kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children’s needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and monitor children at all times and respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations that may occur.
• Guide the behavior of children in positive, effective ways.
• Follow a consistent schedule which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals, and effective transitions between activities.
• Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice-making; ask open-ended questions and follow-up questions to promote further learning and thinking.
• Follow agency-adopted curricula, using effective strategies to guide learning.
• Prepare the classroom environment and materials to support developmentally appropriate curriculum plans and learning experiences.
• Coordinate with support staff when indicated, developing a collaborative approach that benefits all children in the classroom.
• Adapt curriculum to address and meet individual goals for children as identified in their individualized family service plans (IFSP).
• Participate in integrated service meetings to plan for and delivery collaborative services across all components.
• Utilize agency adopted tools for ongoing assessment and documentation.
• Monitor and report child abuse.
• Attend and participate in training and appropriate professional development activities.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Statement of Non-Inclusivity:This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be given to any employee. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by the supervisor.