Head Start Preschool Teacher — Shape Young Minds

Community Action Program Committee; Indiana; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Program Committee in Indiana is seeking a Pre-School Teacher to deliver developmentally appropriate instruction for 3- to 5-year-olds in a Head Start setting. The position requires at least one year of relevant experience and supervisory exposure, plus compliance with all childcare and DCF requirements.

Two degree paths are recognized: an Associate or a Bachelor in Early Childhood Education.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience working with young children, ages 3 to 5, and some supervisory experience is also required.
• Applicants must meet all Department of Children and Families requirements for employment and must be able to successfully complete the forty-five hours childcare training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide learning opportunities to students which support growth in cognition, early literacy and language, social development, play skills, fine and gross motor development, fine arts, adaptive/self-care skills, health, and nutrition.
• Implement a developmentally appropriate and ongoing assessment of student progress.
• Follow Head Start and CAPC agency policies for referring children for further diagnostic evaluation when necessary.
• Communicate with families on a regular basis via home visits, parent conferences, written materials, and informal personal and telephone contacts.
• Promote and model good health and nutrition practices to children and families.
• Monitor the health and safety of students while at school.
• Use appropriate guidance strategies to help children learn socially acceptable behavior.
• Maintain written reports and records as required
• Maintain a positive working relationship with students, families, colleagues, and community members that will promote effective communication and collaboration.
• Actively seek to involve parents and families in the educational process and development of their children.
• Maintain the confidentiality of students and families
• Provide appropriate work direction and oversee the daily responsibilities of the Head Start teacher assistants and classroom volunteers.
• Participate in required staff meetings and staff development opportunities.
• Maintain knowledge in current trends and research in the field of early childhood education.
• Select and order necessary classroom supplies and materials as provided in the classroom budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with young children

Supervisory experience

Family communication

Education

Associate Degree – Early Childhood Education

Bachelor Degree – Early Childhood Education

Job description

Community Action Program Committee in Indiana is seeking a Pre-School Teacher to deliver developmentally appropriate instruction for 3- to 5-year-olds in a Head Start setting. The position requires at least one year of relevant experience and supervisory exposure, plus compliance with all childcare and DCF requirements.

Two degree paths are recognized: an Associate or a Bachelor in Early Childhood Education.