Head Start Teacher

CKYHS; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CKYHS in New Haven, KY is seeking a Head Start Teacher to provide instructional experiences for preschool children to support social, emotional, physical, and educational development. The role demands collaboration with a team and adherence to Head Start standards.

The position offers a full-time, 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday, with required associate degree in ECE/IECE and preferred bachelor’s, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse families.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience working with children.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Works well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Background check/pre-employment screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional experiences for preschool children.
• Promote development and progress in English learners.
• Maintain safe, healthy environment and teacher-child ratios.
• Complete required trainings and documentation accurately.
• Engage families and monitor progress with assessments.

Skills

Team collaboration

Child care

Reliable transportation

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Background check

Education

Associate’s in ECE/IECE

Bachelor’s in ECE/IECE

Job description

# Head Start TeacherNew Haven, KY Full-Time---JOB PURPOSE: The Head Start Teacher is responsible for providing instructional experiences for the preschool child for adequate development in the social, emotional, physical, and educational processes. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:* Possesses knowledge and understanding of early childhood development.* Ensures every child is engaged in and challenged by a variety of learning experiences.* Completes required annual training and professional development hours.* Promotes the development of and ensure that English Language Learners make significant progress in their primary language and English.* Ensures that each child’s interest drives curriculum.* Maintains a safe and healthy environment which supports the development and learning of preschool children while maintaining teacher-child ratios in compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.* Ensures each child shows measurable progress towards learning outcomes/standards.* Ensure parents, staff, and partners are knowledgeable regarding initial screening and ongoing assessment of child’s progress.* Timely and accurately completes documentation and recordkeeping and ensures maintenance as required by applicable regulations.* Promotes staff relationships which allow a climate conducive to learning.* Other duties as assigned.SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:* Experience working in a team environment.* Experience working with children.* Reliable transportation is required.* Works well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.* Strong communication skills, both written and oral.* Background check/pre-employment screenings required.SCHEDULE:* 8-hour shift, Monday-Friday.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:* Associate’s in ECE/IECE (required)* Bachelor’s in ECE/IECE (preferred)**Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.**