Early Head Start Teacher - Infants & Toddlers

Community Action Agency Of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Grove Head Start in Oklahoma City seeks an Early Head Start Classroom Teacher to support preschool children from birth to age three, following Head Start policies and performance standards.

The role involves planning activities, guiding discussions, coordinating with Teacher Assistant, conducting screenings and assessments, maintaining records, and participating in center events. This position requires frequent travel to offsite locations.

Qualifications

• CDA Infants/Toddlers credential required or preferred.
• Must be computer literate.
• Demonstrate ability to work with diverse cultures.
• Willing to attend training and/or further schooling.
• Must meet fingerprinting/state background checks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Early Head Start Classroom Teacher modeling good teaching techniques.
• Establish and maintain an acceptable classroom environment to meet children's needs.
• Guide classroom activities with appropriate materials and discussions.
• Collaborate with Teacher Assistant on attendance, meals, routines and group activities.
• Administer and follow through on mandated screenings and assessments, including the E-LAP.
• Maintain records of ongoing child assessments for individualized plans.
• Participate in center activities such as recruitment, volunteered orientation, and special events.
• Provide leadership for Teacher Assistant and classroom volunteers.
• Travel frequently to offsite locations.
• Perform other Early Head Start duties as required.

Skills

Computer literacy

Diversity awareness

Willingness to learn

Education

CDA Infants/Toddlers

Associate degree in early childhood education

Job description

Oak Grove Head Start in Oklahoma City seeks an Early Head Start Classroom Teacher to support preschool children from birth to age three, following Head Start policies and performance standards.

The role involves planning activities, guiding discussions, coordinating with Teacher Assistant, conducting screenings and assessments, maintaining records, and participating in center events. This position requires frequent travel to offsite locations.