Head Start Teacher

Missouri Valley Community Action Agency; Alabama; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

403b retirement plan

Job summary

Missouri Valley Community Action Agency is seeking a Lead Teacher for Head Start to implement the Creative Curriculum and plan developmentally appropriate activities in a safe learning environment.

Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field is required. The role includes supervising staff, family visits, and collaboration with community resources to support families and child development.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field is required.
• Evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 may be required for Head Start staff.
• Experience implementing developmentally appropriate activities in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan developmentally appropriate activities and themes based on children's levels and interests.
• Maintain a safe, healthy learning environment and supervise staff as assigned.
• Document weekly progress and conduct family visits as required.
• Develop lesson plans and track children's progress and records.
• Provide information to parent committees and access community resources.

Skills

Classroom management

Family engagement

Time management

Documentation

Parent communication

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Do you like to work with 3 to 5 year old kids? Do you like to make a difference in their lives? Do you want to see them learn and meet their goals? Well we have an opportunity for you! We have a Lead Teacher open at our Head Start!

Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field is Required.

All Head Start employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19. A requirement for the Head Start program to support the health and safety of children and families.

The Teacher is responsible for implementing the Creative Curriculum and planning developmentally appropriate individual activities in a safe, healthy learning environment. Services are provided within the context of the family, its culture and the community. This position has ongoing supervision of the classroom Teacher Assistant and other staff as assigned

This position promotes and provides opportunities to staff to embody the agency mission which is "To Engage Communities and Coordinate Resources to Improve the Lives of People Experiencing Poverty". Program operation is designed around the mission, vision and values of the agency to meet both program and agency strategies and goals.

Essential Functions:

• Promote positive work environment
• Plan for purchase classroom materials within the yearly budget
• Maintain equipment and supplies used in classroom and on playground during group sessions
• Participate in scheduled center staff meetings
• Develop and implement development and implementations study themes lesson plans based on individual children’s developmental level, interests and learning goals
• Document required information on weekly progress report
• Conduct appropriate number of family visits
• Maintain Confidentiality.
• Reliable attendance.
• Demonstrate ability to organize and manage time effectively
• Provide information to parent committees on a regular basis
• Maintain appropriate programmatic documentation in each child-family file
• Support family efforts to access community resources
• Provide transition information
• Physically able and willing to participate in all children’s activities
• Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines
• Provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment
• Screening, assessment, and observation
• Observe and document child’s progress and maintain appropriate records
• Provide program information to community organizations
• Establish and maintain professional relationships
• Recruit, train, and utilize volunteers and document their contributions
• Access community resources to extend learning opportunities with field trips and visitors
• Demonstrate interest in farthing formal education to meet Federal degree mandates
• Identify own professional growth needs and develop a plan to achieve them such as CLASS
• Stay current in knowledge of child development by participant in education training opportunities

Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field is Required.

MVCAA offers a choice different tiers for medical, dental and vision plans with low premiums, to fit you and your family’s preferences. In addition, MVCAA’s include a generous 403b retirement plan that provides 50% match of what you contribute into the plan. MVCAA offers many other benefits and community support.

MVCAA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

www.mvcaa.net

This position will start August 10, 2027.