Head Start: Inspiring Early Childhood Teacher

Walla Walla Center for Children & Families; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Walla Walla Public Schools is seeking a Head Start Associate Teacher to provide high-quality early learning in a Head Start classroom. The role involves planning individualized developmentally appropriate lessons in partnership with parents to promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth.

Responsibilities include establishing a safe, supportive classroom, implementing mandated curriculum with family input, and documenting progress using ChildPlus and Teaching Strategies Gold.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in child development or early childhood education or equivalent coursework.
• Experience working with low income families preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish a developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Develop and implement curriculum reflecting mandated elements and parental influence.
• Support social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
• Engage families and assist transitions for children.
• Maintain program records and submit information timely.
• Use ChildPlus and Teaching Strategies Gold databases for data entry.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication skills

Ability to work with diverse families

Cultural competence

Head Start knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in child development or early childhood education

Tools

ChildPlus

Teaching Strategies Gold

Job description

Walla Walla Public Schools is seeking a Head Start Associate Teacher to provide high-quality early learning in a Head Start classroom. The role involves planning individualized developmentally appropriate lessons in partnership with parents to promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth.

Responsibilities include establishing a safe, supportive classroom, implementing mandated curriculum with family input, and documenting progress using ChildPlus and Teaching Strategies Gold.