Head Start Teacher

Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska seeks a Head Start Teacher in Kearney. The role involves guiding children's daily activities, ensuring a safe learning environment, and promoting development in line with the High Scope approach. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED plus AA or BA in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Leadership ability, teamwork, and strong communication are essential. Hours are 40 per week, typically 7:30 am–3:30 pm, with summer months off.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED and AA or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with Head Start families, agency employees and the public.
• Obtain and maintain current required Teacher certifications.
• Maintain confidentiality and abide by Standards of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate activities daily and create a safe, engaging learning environment.
• Implement the High Scope curriculum with active learning and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Complete initial and mid-year home visits and two parent/staff conferences.
• Manage classroom and lesson plans; train volunteers.
• Attend to oral health practices and model professional behavior.

Skills

establish & maintain relationships

leadership

work independently & in a team

excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA or BA in Early Childhood Education/related field

Job description

Position: Head Start Teacher

Program and Location: Head Start, Kearney

Position Summary:

The Teacher is responsible for direct contact with children in the classroom, providing developmentally appropriate activities on a daily basis, challenging them at their level, and encouraging success for all students. The Teacher also provides a safe, pleasant, active learning and problem-solving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, and support the social and emotional development of children.
• Ensure implementation of the High Scope curriculum which includes active learning and practices that are developmentally appropriate.
• Ensure initial and mid-year home visits, along with two parent/staff conferences are complete.
• Ensure classroom management and lesson planning/implementation.
• Recruit, maintain, and train classroom volunteers throughout the program year.
• Ensure implementation of oral health practices.
• Be actively engaged in all Head Start activities and model appropriate behavior.

Tasks and Duties:

• Train and mentor classroom staff.
• Track daily attendance.
• Ensure completion of developmental and social emotional screenings.
• Ensure speech screenings and child growth assessments are completed.
• Ensure the playground is a safe environment.
• Attend annual center open house.
• Update center inventory annually.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED and AA or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field. Equivalent coursework will be considered.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective relationship with Head Start families, other agency employees and the general public.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to provide leadership to classroom staff, parents/guardians and classroom volunteers.
• Obtain and maintain current required Teacher certifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public and agency employees.
• Must keep all agency matters confidential.
• All Head Start employees are expected to abide by the Standards of Conduct.

Required Skills:

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Head Start families, other agency employees and the general public.
• Ability to provide leadership to classroom staff, parents/guardians and classroom volunteers.
• Model appropriate and professional behavior.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Schedule/Hours:

The hours are 40 hours a week. Scheduled hours are generally between 7:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday. This position has summer months off. Head Start employees who have summer months off are eligible to apply for unemployment during this layoff period.

Pay Rate

$18.34 - $25.37 per hour. Starting wage will depend on education and experience and additional compensation will be considered for individuals with a BA in a related field or in Early Childhood Education.

For more information, contact Sarah at 308-865-5690 or email [e-mail].