Head Start Teacher

Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Inc. is seeking Head Start Teachers to support our Head Start/Early Head Start program.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting classroom activities which provide individual developmental experiences for children, performing classroom teaching duties, and ensuring health, safety and welfare of students. Candidates must have knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices, state/federal child care regulations, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in Early Childhood education.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and childcare licensing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to communicate ideas and instructions orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and direct classroom activities.
• Ability to work with staff, children and parents.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education; equivalent coursework.
• Three years teaching preschool-aged children.
• Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification and Safe Food Handler certificate required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Health exam, TB screen, Hepatitis A vaccination and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct classroom activities providing individual developmental experiences for children.
• Perform classroom teaching duties.
• Ensure health, safety, and welfare of assigned children.
• Provide direction for Teacher Assistants and parent volunteers.
• Promote parent involvement in the classroom.

Skills

Developmental education experience

Communication skills

Classroom management

Health & safety oversight

Driver's license

Education

Early childhood education degree

Tools

First Aid/CPR certification

Safe Food Handler certification

Background check clearance

Job description

Would you like to become a member of a nationally recognized early childhood education program? Join our team!

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Inc. is currently seeking Head Start Teachers to support our Head Start/Early Head Start program.

Position responsibilities include planning and conducting classroom activities which provide individual developmental experiences for children; performing classroom teaching duties; responsibility for the health, safety, and personal welfare of assigned children; providing direction for Teacher Assistants and parent volunteers; and promoting parent involvement in the classroom.

Candidates Must Have

• A working knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in Early Childhood education.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect and childcare licensing requirements.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times, including the ability to recognize situations in which confidentiality is required.
• Ability to communicate ideas and instructions orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and direct classroom activities.
• Ability to work with staff, children and parents.
• Minimum of an associate or bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education, equivalent coursework.
• At least three years teaching preschool aged children.
• Must successfully obtain the Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification and Safe Food Handlers certificate and updates as required.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Per program policies a health exam, clear tuberculosis screen, Hepatitis A vaccination and background check are required for hire.

We offer a positive work environment, competitive salary and an excellent benefit package. Preference will be extended to applicants with the appropriate degree. Current and former Head Start parents will receive preference for employment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.