Head Start/Early Head Start Lead Teacher

Cankdeska Cikana Community College; Fort Totten District (ND); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cankdeska Cikana Community College seeks a Head Start/Early Head Start Lead Teacher to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. The role emphasizes active supervision, curriculum alignment, and strong teamwork in a culturally aware setting.

Qualifications include an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education and familiarity with Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and ChildPlus.

Formación

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or similar degree.
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Experience with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years in classroom.
• Familiar with Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and ChildPlus.
• Knowledge of Head Start standards and IDEA requirements.
• Strong supervision, safety, organization, and teamwork.
• Dakota cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities using Creative Curriculum.
• Observe and assess development with Teaching Strategies GOLD for individualized instruction.
• Utilize ChildPlus to document attendance and child progress.
• Follow Head Start Code of Conduct and maintain confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start standards and organizational policies.
• Practice active supervision during classroom and transitions.
• Maintain appropriate child-to-adult ratios and engage with children.
• Support curriculum adaptation and lesson planning.
• Assist in curriculum implementation and program evaluation.

Conocimientos

Active supervision

Safety protocols

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (Preferred)

Herramientas

Creative Curriculum

Teaching Strategies GOLD

ChildPlus

Descripción del empleo

Position Title

Head Start/Early Head Start Lead Teacher

Salary: $20.00 + DOQ Supervisor: Education Manager

Opening Date: December 17, 2024 Closing Date: Until Filled

Qualifications

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or similar degree.

Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education Preferred.

Experience working with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old in a classroom setting.

Familiarity with Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and ChildPlus systems.

Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and IDEA requirements.

Strong understanding of active supervision practices and safety protocols.

Cultural awareness and sensitivity to Dakota values, traditions, and language.

Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES And RESPONSIBLITIES

Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities using the Creative Curriculum framework to promote physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language development.

Conduct observations and assessments of childrens developmental progress using Teaching Strategies GOLD to guide individualized instruction.

Use ChildPlus to document and track program data, attendance, and child development progress.

Follow and uphold the CCCC Head Start Code of Conduct, demonstrating professionalism, ethical behavior, and confidentiality at all times.

Ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and organizational policies to create a high-quality early learning environment.

Practice and promote active supervision at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the classroom and during transitions.

Maintain appropriate child-to-adult ratios and engage with children through meaningful interactions to prevent incidents or risks.

Support program compliance through active participation in lesson planning, implementation, and evaluation processes.

Assist in adapting curriculum and instru