Head Start Preschool Teacher - Early Childhood Education

KCEOC Community Action Partnership; Manchester (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

KCEOC Community Action Partnership in Manchester, KY is seeking a Teacher for a Head Start classroom serving children ages 3-5. This contract full-time position requires an associate degree with 15 hours towards Child Development/Head Start and offers a starting pay range of $15.44–$17.00 per hour.

You will implement age-appropriate curriculum, supervise teacher aide and staff, ensure compliance with Head Start standards, maintain confidential records, and support family engagement and community

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: An associate, baccalaureate or advanced degree in child development or early childhood education or a baccalaureate or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children.

Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge of and implement accordingly the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Promote school readiness for all children.
• Have an understanding of the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
• Work cooperatively with other Child Development staff in the planning, integration, and implementation of EHS/HS program services for children 0 to 5 years of age.
• Become competent in the use of designated computer programs, and use properly in the operations of the Child Development Program.
• Responsible for compiling designated reports in a timely manner.
• Participate in the annual program self-assessment process.
• Gain a working knowledge of all programs operated by KCEOC for the purpose of providing information, making referrals and the delivery of integrated services to clients.
• Preserve the privacy of all children and families enrolled in KCEOC’s Child Development Program by maintaining the confidentiality and security of all family information.
• Responsible for generating an appropriate amount of non-federal share (in-kind) that is reasonable and necessary for the operation of the Child Development Program.
• Responsible for obtaining the annual required number of Child Development training hours per local, state and federal regulations through KCEOC’s Pre-service Training.
• Maintain certification by a recognized source such as the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross in CPR and First Aid Safety.
• Assure that the educational component’s goals and objectives are met in classroom activities.
• Cooperate with day care licensing staff and Fire Marshall Staff during center inspections.
• Work cooperatively with the Lead Teacher.
• Develop lesson plans, updating and revising based on the children’s individual needs; maintain an age appropriate learning environment in the classroom.
• Observe the children and enter anecdotal notes and developmental assessment information into the computerized assessment program in a timely manner. Meet all deadlines regarding developmental assessment input.
• Supervise and provide instruction to the teacher aide assigned to their classroom. Instruct them in carrying out the goals and objectives of the education component; provide the teacher aide with opportunities for learning.
• Actively participate and offer suggestions in conferences, staff meetings, trainings and recruitment activities.
• Be responsive to the challenge of providing integrated comprehensive services.
• Work cooperatively with Family Child Advocates in assessing and meeting the needs of enrolled children and their families. Assist and ensure communication between Family Child Advocates and parents is provided timely by delivering messages and written communication as requested.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and age appropriate learning environment.
• Ensure all bus monitor requirements are met.
• Encourage parent participation in their child’s development and educational experiences, both in the home and in the classroom, assist parents in understanding the transitional process into the Head Start program and from Head Start into public education.
• Be responsive to the children with special needs and disabling conditions; work cooperatively with the Disability Manager and other staff in addressing special needs and implementing the individual education plan.
• Responsible for maintaining individual, comprehensive charts for every enrolled family in caseload. Ensuring all required documentation is maintained at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Associates Degree w/15 hours towards Chi

Job description

KCEOC Community Action Partnership in Manchester, KY is seeking a Teacher for a Head Start classroom serving children ages 3-5. This contract full-time position requires an associate degree with 15 hours towards Child Development/Head Start and offers a starting pay range of $15.44–$17.00 per hour.

You will implement age-appropriate curriculum, supervise teacher aide and staff, ensure compliance with Head Start standards, maintain confidential records, and support family engagement and community