Head Start Education Lead | Community Impact & Benefits

Ross County Community Action Commission, Inc.; Chillicothe (OH); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Robust PTO plan

13 paid holidays

Zusammenfassung

Ross County Community Action Commission, Inc. is seeking a Lead Teacher for Head Start to develop daily lesson plans, implement classroom schedules, and supervise children’s safety at the center.

You will collaborate with the assistant teacher, bus driver, and families to tailor educational experiences. The role requires handling confidential information, passing a pre-employment drug test, and complying with safety policies.

Qualifikationen

• Early Childhood Education degree (bachelor’s preferred, associate required)
• Must be able to handle confidential information.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must be familiar with community resources.
• Be able to lift 40 pounds, stoop and bend to speak with children at their level. Be patient and caring.
• Must be insurable under the agency’s insurance policy.
• Must provide the agency with a copy of his/her personal vehicle insurance verification.
• Must give Ross County CAC permission to obtain Motor Vehicle Record.
• Must adhere to all agency safety policies and procedures and code of conduct; training will be documented in personnel file.
• Complete pre-employment physical and drug screening; complete BCI and FBI background review; background check for child abuse and sex offender registry.

Aufgaben

• Develop and post daily lesson plan for the center, implement daily schedules and plans for the day.
• Supervise the safety of all children in the center.
• Report suspected child abuse or neglect to Children’s Services and document internally.
• Maintain confidentiality of children’s information.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies for the center and request as needed.
• Support emerging literacy and numeric development.
• Interact positively with children to promote developmental skills.
• Conduct two parent-teacher conferences a year and record in ChildPlus.
• Conduct two Educational Home Visits yearly lasting 1 to 1.5 hours per visit; document in ChildPlus.
• Screen each child within 45 days of enrollment using the current assessment tool.
• Assess each child using Teaching Strategies Gold 3x/year; implement I.E.P. goals.
• Assist in kindergarten transition activities and create kindergarten profiles.
• Maintain a clean and orderly center with staff; uphold Head Start standards.
• Work with Head Start staff, maintain a positive attitude.
• Model center rules for teachers and volunteers.
• Keep daily attendance with 85% minimum; document absences and notify parents.

Kenntnisse

Confidential information handling

Parental communication

Physical stamina

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Early Childhood or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Ross County Community Action Commission, Inc. is seeking a Lead Teacher for Head Start to develop daily lesson plans, implement classroom schedules, and supervise children’s safety at the center.

You will collaborate with the assistant teacher, bus driver, and families to tailor educational experiences. The role requires handling confidential information, passing a pre-employment drug test, and complying with safety policies.