Full-Day Early Childhood Educator (Head Start)

Operation Breakthrough; Kansas City (MO); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Operation Breakthrough seeks an Early Education Teacher to instruct and supervise children in a full day Head Start or Early Head Start classroom. The role includes implementing curriculum, planning lessons, and collaborating with Co-Teachers.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (with 30 hours of coursework); a Bachelor’s degree is preferred, and a CDA or nine hours of coursework is acceptable for Assistant Teacher roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree with 30 hours of early education coursework.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 30 hours of early education coursework preferred.
• CDA or degree with nine hours of early education coursework; transcripts or CDA certificates required.

Responsabilités

• Complete or supervise daily attendance, meal counts, lesson plans, and cleanliness checklists.
• Implement activities and teaching methods aligned with developmental levels of each child.
• Follow the Early Head Start Curriculum and Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
• Train Co-Teachers and provide on-the-job coaching using screening data and portfolios.
• Develop and adjust lesson plans with individualized programming for each child.
• Arrange and participate in Parent/Teacher Conferences; engage families in program activities.
• Maintain classroom inventory, supplies, and documentation for deadlines.

Connaissances

Dependability

Communication skills

Respect and confidentiality

Adaptability to diverse learning

Physical ability to lift 45 pounds

Formation

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)

CDA or degree with 9 hours of early education coursework

Description du poste

Operation Breakthrough seeks an Early Education Teacher to instruct and supervise children in a full day Head Start or Early Head Start classroom. The role includes implementing curriculum, planning lessons, and collaborating with Co-Teachers.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (with 30 hours of coursework); a Bachelor’s degree is preferred, and a CDA or nine hours of coursework is acceptable for Assistant Teacher roles.