Head Start Lead Preschool Teacher

Iowa Community Action Association - West Central Community Action; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vacation

Sick pay

Paid holidays

IPERS/403(b) retirement

Job summary

West Central Community Action is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher for a Council Bluffs Head Start classroom. The role involves creating a warm, engaging learning environment and directing daily educational activities in accordance with Head Start standards.

The ideal candidate will have an AA/AS in Early Childhood Education with experience in a classroom team; a BA/BS in Education is preferred. Valid driver's license and auto insurance are required, with opportunities to recruit and train

Qualifications

• AA/AS in Child Development or Early Childhood Education with 1 year classroom team experience.
• BA/BS in Education is preferred.
• Must have current auto insurance and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily educational activities in a Head Start classroom.
• Create and implement daily lesson plans and schedule per Creative Curriculum and PBIS.
• Maintain attendance, nutrition, in-kind and required records.

Skills

Early childhood education

Classroom management

Education

AA/AS in Child Development or Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Arts/Science in Education (preferred)

Job description

LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER

NEEDED FOR

COUNCIL BLUFFS

HEAD START CLASSROOM

West Central Community Action is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher for one of our Council Bluffs Head Start classrooms.

The Head Start Teacher creates and manages an attractive, warm and challenging learning environment for preschool children. The Head Start Teacher directs the daily educational activities, coordinates and approves all child activities in the assigned Head Start center. The Head Start Teacher will incorporate appropriate early intervention, learning and care activities meeting the needs of the group as well as those of individual children and families while providing and maintaining a safe environment. The following tasks will be accomplished in accordance with the written Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Policies and Procedures, and state licensing codes.

Educational Requirements

• AA/AS in Child Development/Early Childhood Education and 1-year experience as a member of a classroom team.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Education, is preferred.

Job Requirements

• Current and valid auto insurance, along with a current and valid driver's license are required for this position.
• Ideal candidate should be an advocate and recruit for all (WCCA) Programs including Head Start and its clientele.
• Maintain accurate attendance, nutrition, in-kind and other required records & reports.
• Must be able to follow the written Code of Conduct, Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Policies & Procedures, and WCCA Policies at all times.
• Report suspected abuse to DHHS when there is reasonable cause for suspecting that a child is a victim of child abuse.
• Attend all meetings concerning children in the classroom as directed.
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers in the Head Start classroom.
• Create and implement a daily classroom schedule following the guidance within Creative Curriculum and PBIS.
• Create and implement developmentally appropriate daily lesson plans by utilizing Teacher Strategies GOLD data, screenings, IEP's, caregiver goals and individual children's needs.
• Create and maintain positive family relationships by providing open, and consistent, and respectful communication.
• Complete Behavior Incident Reports (BIR's) as needed when children exhibiting challenging behaviors.
• Complete other duties as listed in complete job description.

Benefits include health, dental, life insurances, vacation, sick pay and paid holidays, IPERS and 403(b) retirement plans.

In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, West Central Community Action affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in any of its programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the Agency.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at West Central Community Action are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Iowa, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.

All WCCA Head Start staff members are required to complete background check which includes fingerprinting.