Head Start Teacher (9 mo) - 997880

Drake University; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a Head Start Teacher, guiding preschool children through essential social and emotional learning. The position involves developing and implementing a curriculum that fosters kindergarten readiness while collaborating with support staff. Applicants should possess a relevant degree and classroom experience, ensuring compliance with state regulations.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition waiver for employees and dependents

Participation in tuition exchange programs

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a preschool environment.
• Ability to pass all state childcare licensing requirements.
• Ability to be insured by University's insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities in the classroom, developing and implementing curriculum.
• Conduct instruction by following lesson plans, adapting to individual learning styles.
• Maintain children's files and document their progress.

Skills

Social emotional skills

Kindergarten readiness

Education

B.S. or B.A. in Early Childhood Education

Elementary Education

Early Childhood Special Education

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Title: Head Start Teacher (9 mo) - 997880

Position Number: 997880

Unit/Department: Head Start

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Department Summary

The Mission of Head Start and Early Head Start is a noble one: "better preparing young children and their families for life experiences now and in the future."

Drake University Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the comprehensive development of children from birth to age 5, in classroom settings, home-based programs, & childcare partner locations.

Job Summary

Drake University Head Start is seeking a professional candidate to serve as a preschool classroom Teacher in one of our partner sites at Wonder Years Academy on Martin Luther King Jr. Pwky. This position leads daily activities in the classroom through developing, implementing, and evaluating early childhood curriculum and practice. The ideal candidate will be skilled in delivering lessons focused on social emotional skills and kindergarten readiness. Each of our Head Start Teachers partner with a teacher associate to fulfill educational, nutritional and hygienic needs of children while they are in the classroom.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education.
• One year of experience in a preschool environment.
• Ability to pass all state childcare licensing requirements.
• Ability to be insured by University's insurance carrier.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Early Childhood endorsement
• Current teaching license with special education endorsement.
• Head Start/Early Head Start experience.
• Current driver's license
  
  

Job Duties

• 25% - Maintain children's files, check off forms at admission, file them and check annually for licensing. Document and monitor children's progress to evaluate appropriateness of curriculum to meet children's developmental needs. Create and maintain accurate, confidential reports and records within applicable regulations and performance standards. - (Essential)
• 25% - Conduct instruction by following lesson plan while adapting plan to meet individual learning styles. Create a developmentally appropriate environment where children are comfortable enough to verbalize feelings, question, explore, experiment and problem solve. Support children's social-emotional development. Promote successful classroom performance for each student. - (Essential)
• 15% - Develop and maintain good communication while respecting confidentiality. Establish rapport and trust with parents, staff, volunteers, and visitors to respond to children's environmental needs. Ensure the coordination of health issues of child and family with designated nurse. - (Essential)
• 15% - Partner with staff in the development and implementation of the curriculum and maintaining a safe, orderly, and high-quality work environment. Ensure an organized, clean classroom and present interesting ideas and activities to share with children. - (Essential)
• 10% - Supervise Food Program in the classroom to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Participate in mealtime activities by assisting with serving food, eating with the children, and cleaning up after meals - (Essential)
• 5% - Conduct initial and ongoing family home visits and socializations (if applicable). Travel for business purposes within service area. - (Essential)
• 5% - Federal Head Start Program Performance Standards, state and local regulations, rules and requirements compliance. Maintain strict confidentiality of all records and documents. Maintain department records and reports in a secure manner. Continue professional growth by attending classes and workshops, reading new materials, and contributing resources to the program. Represent Drake University and Drake University Head Start in a professional manner. Treat clients, co-workers, staff, parents and community members with respect and civility, and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for everyone at all times. React to change productively, maintain prompt and regular attendance, and perform all other duties as assigned. Promote Head Start philosophy and initiatives - (Essential)
  
  

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants will be asked to complete the online application and attach a resume/cv and cover letter. If you require any assistance during the application process or have questions about this opportunity, please contact us at [e-mail]

Review of Applications Begins

A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.

Salary and Benefits

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2025. One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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