Head Start Teacher

Missouri Valley Community Action Agency; Richmond (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Valley Community Action Agency is hiring a Lead Teacher for Head Start. The role focuses on implementing the Creative Curriculum, planning activities, and creating a safe, healthy learning environment for 3 to 5 year olds.

You will supervise staff and collaborate with families to support children's development. The position requires an Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field, and staff must be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field is Required.
• Extensive knowledge of the Creative Curriculum and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ability to plan, implement and document child progress within a safe, healthy learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Creative Curriculum and plan developmentally appropriate activities.
• Supervise classroom staff and assist with staff meetings.
• Document child progress and maintain family and program records.
• Conduct family visits and support access to community resources.
• Promote a positive work environment and ensure health and safety guidelines.

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