Head Start Teacher

Children First Inc; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Children First Inc. seeks a Head Start Teacher in Florida to deliver a research-based curriculum and child development services for birth to five. The role emphasizes inclusive teaching for children with disabilities, screening/assessment, and strong teacher–family partnerships.

The position requires an associate’s degree in early childhood education (or related field) and enrollment to pursue a bachelor’s degree, with preferred BA/MA in ECE. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions.
• Plan and implement learning experiences with effective curriculum.
• Use assessment results to promote progress per Head Start standards.
• Set and maintain professional boundaries with families.
• Use technology to plan, record, report and monitor services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality early education and child development services.
• Implement the research-based curriculum and embedded screening/assessment.
• Support children’s cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
• Promote family engagement in children’s learning and development.
• Utilize technology to plan, record, and monitor education services.

Skills

Teacher-child interactions

Curriculum implementation

Assessments use

Professional boundaries with families

Technology for planning/reporting

Education

Associate’s degree in ECE

Bachelor/Master in ECE preferred

Job description

The Head Start Teacher provides high-quality early education and child development services, including for children with disabilities that promote children’s cognitive, social, and emotional growth for later success in school. The Teacher delivers the research-based curriculum, and screening and assessment embedded with responsive and effective teacher-child interactions that support individualization and growth in the areas of development described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcome Framework: Ages Birth to Five (HSELOF) and support family engagement in children’s learning and development.

Children First is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record – proof of auto insurance within agency limits, or access to transportation.
• Immediate/continued enrollment in the Criminal History Registry-Child Care Division.
• Current Health Appraisal, updated every two (2) years.
• Certification in First Aid and Adult, Infant and Child CPR.
• State mandated 45-hour coursework completion or ability to complete within established timeframes.
• One (1) year experience working in an early childhood setting with a diverse population of preschool children, ages 3-5

Minimum Required

Associate’s degree in early childhood education or related field and enrolled and attending a program to obtain a baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education.

Desired/Preferred Education

Bachelors or Masters in Early Childhood Education or related field with 18+ semester hours in ECE/Child Development

Demonstrate/Knowledge to:

• Provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions
• Plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation
• Use results of assessment to promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and any applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate
• Set and maintain professional boundaries with families
• Use technology to plan, record, report and monitor education and child development services

Skill/Ability to:

• Speak, read and write English; bilingual language(s) helpful.
• Collect, analyze and utilize data to plan and monitor growth in child outcomes and school readiness.
• Solve problems and make appropriate decisions.
• Manage time, solve problems and make appropriate decisions in varying situations.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with fellow staff, parents, and community representatives.