Head Start Preschool Teacher

Indianapolis Public Schools; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a compassionate Head Start Preschool Teacher to engage preschoolers in a nurturing environment. The role involves planning play-based learning activities, collaborating with staff, and ensuring children's safety and development. This part-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and various benefits, including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Access to On-site Staff Gym

Qualifications

• Must be physically and emotionally capable of working with young children.
• Willing to complete pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Engage and challenge children through various learning experiences.
• Collaborate with Teacher Assistant to develop and implement goals.
• Establish a safe and healthy environment using Active Supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-oriented

Adaptability

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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Indianapolis Public Schools provided pay range

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Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Floyd County Head Start is looking to add a loving and supportive teacher to our Head Start program. Our Head Start teachers and assistants work together as a team to engage preschool students (ages 3-5 years old) in fun, play-based learning to achieve our School Readiness Goals!

Responsibilities and Duties

• Engage and challenge children through various learning experiences.
• Collaborate with Teacher Assistant to develop and implement goals and objectives.
• Plan and implement activities using provided lesson plan format.
• Utilize children's interests to drive the curriculum.
• Establish a safe and healthy environment using Active Supervision.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies.
• Assess children to demonstrate measurable progress in all developmental domains.
• Administer developmental screenings appropriately.
• Maintain timely documentation and records as required by regulations.
• Participate in 2 home visits and 2 family teacher conferences per school year.
• Use agency software to input data and generate reports for tracking and follow-up.
• Collaborate with all departments to maximize resources.

Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities)

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Ability to implement hands-on curriculum.
• Friendly, flexible, team-oriented.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to a high-paced environment.
• Knowledge of childcare licensing requirements preferred.
• Must be physically and emotionally capable of working with young children.
• Effective communication with children, parents, and professionals.
• Ability to safely transport children (0-5 years old); adequate vision and hearing; ability to be at child's eye level.
• Proficient in computer skills for data entry and guiding children in using classroom technology.
• Willing to complete pre-employment background checks, including fingerprints, physical, drug test, and TB test as per regulations.

Schedule

• Monday-Thursday 7 AM - 4 PM.
• Must work 36 hours but paid for 40; additional 4 hours can be utilized on Fridays for catch-up.
• Some Fridays (4 hours) required for In-Service and Training, with dates provided upfront.
• 43 weeks per year (Off for Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer Breaks).
• PTO accrued monthly.
• Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Paid professional development, Tuition assistance, Paid Snow Days/Emergency Closure Days, Paid holidays, and access to on-site staff gym.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industry: Education Administration Programs