HEAD START TEACHER (6701)

Jefferson Parish; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish invites applications for two Head Start Teacher positions to join the Department of Jefferson Community Action Programs. The roles involve planning daily classroom activities, supervising staff, and ensuring health, nutrition, and learning domains for preschoolers.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's in ECE or a related field, or a Bachelor's with ECE coursework and preschool experience. A valid driver's license and clean background check are required as the program may include

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or equivalent focus on care and development of preschoolers (3–5 years).
• If not, a Bachelor's degree in any subject with at least 18 ECE credits and 6 months of preschool experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate daily/weekly classroom activities to meet 8 education domains.
• Supervise and direct the Assistant Teacher and Child Care Workers.
• Maintain and verify equipment, supplies, and reports; participate in home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
• Drive own vehicle if required and maintain proof of insurance; comply with background checks.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree with 18 ECE credit hours + 6 months preschool experience

Job description

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL TWO (2) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS - HEAD START.

This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in this Department as they occur.

Note: For this position, 22 pay periods of the year will be 40-hour work weeks. 4 pay periods (2 pay periods at beginning of fiscal year and 2 pay periods at fiscal year-end) will be 35-hour work weeks. Non-exempt from overtime compensation. May be required to adjust schedule to include occasional different starting and stopping times based upon the needs of the service. May require occasional evening and weekend work. Will be required to work whatever hours are necessary to satisfactorily perform the duties and demands of the position.

The purpose of this position is to plan, organize, and coordinate with appropriate Staff, the daily and weekly classroom activities to ensure the 8 domains of education, social emotional, medical, and nutritional requirements (including lunch count, special dietary needs folder) of the Head Start Program are met. Employee instructs and interacts with pre-school age children in all center activities and joins them at mealtime. Monitors each child's health/hygiene and ensures steps are taken to correct problem areas. Supervises and directs the activities of the Assistant Teacher and assigned Child Care Workers in all phases of the daily program. Evaluates and provides for the continual learning of the assistant, supplemented with frequent appropriate conferences. Requests and secures all equipment/supplies for the daily activities, and maintains center/classroom facilities in safe, clean and proper order. Duties include proper maintenance in the pre-logs and reports on all equipment and supplies and participation in the home visits, evaluations, assessments and parent-teacher conferences. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.

Possession of a Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or higher degree from an accredited college in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or in an equivalent education major in which the primary focus of study is the care and development of preschool children (i.e., children 3 to 5 years-of-age).

OR

Possession of a Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or higher degree from an accredited college in any subject, including at least eighteen (18) credit hours of coursework relating to ECE; plus, at least six (6) months of experience working in an early childhood setting with preschool children (i.e., children 3 to 5 years-of-age).

NOTE: Coursework relating to ECE may include courses offered in various department (e.g., Education, Music, Art, Library Sciences, Physical Education and Recreation, Psychology...etc.); however, this coursework must address early childhood education or child development with a focus on children ages 3 to 5 years. Work experience includes paid or unpaid experience, internship in a childcare center, and practicum or student teaching experience.

Must be able to pass a state background check with no felony convictions and no misdemeanor convictions deemed relevant to work performed in this classification. Any conviction listed in the Louisiana Child Protection Act (Louisiana R.S. 15:587.1) is considered disqualifying, unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with the application.

Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate. (ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

The examination will consist of a Rating of Training and Experience weighted 100%.

Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.