Head Start Teacher - JJ Flynn Elementary

Champlain-Valley-Office-of-Economic-Opportunit; Colchester (VT); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

retirement plan

Discounted gym membership

Résumé du poste

Champlain Valley Head Start within the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) seeks a Head Start Teacher in Colchester, VT. You will lead or co-teach at an assigned site, ensuring a safe, developmentally appropriate environment and strong family engagement.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in ECE or related field; Vermont license with ECE endorsement preferred; excellent communication, documentation, and a commitment to social justice; valid driver’s license and reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and Vermont educator’s license preferred.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate early childhood practice and curriculum planning.
• Strong verbal and written communication; documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Commitment to social justice and serving families with limited resources.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; physical ability to carry out tasks.

Responsabilités

• Lead or co-teach for assigned Head Start site in a team setting.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start standards, licensing, and agency policies.
• Provide a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate environment.
• Maintain professional conduct while representing CVEO and Head Start.
• Exercise good judgment in all situations.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Documentation

Recordkeeping

Bilingual abilities

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Physical ability

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Vermont educator’s license with ECE endorsement preferred

Description du poste

Description

Head Start is a federally-funded, national child and family development program which provides comprehensive services for pregnant women, children from birth to age five, and their families. Services for children promote school readiness, and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs. Services for parents promote family engagement, and include parent leadership and social service supports.

Serve as lead or co-teacher for assigned program option site in an outcomes-oriented, team environment under the supervision of the Head Start County Supervisor. Ensure program compliance with federal Head Start Program Performance Standards, Vermont Child Care Licensing regulations, the CVHS Active Supervision Protocol, as well as all other applicable regulations, best practices, and agency and program policies and procedures. Provide and maintain safe, healthy, friendly, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children. Maintain the highest standards of diplomacy and professionalism, in all settings within and outside of Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO), in representing CVOEO, Champlain Valley Head Start (CVHS), and CVHS children and families. Exercise good judgment in all situation.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, consider joining the Head Start community!

Please view our job description: Head Start Teacher

40 hours/week, approximately 42 weeks/year (summer layoff). Rate of pay during first 60- working day probationary period is $23.73 - $28.08/hour; post probationary rate of pay is $24.07 - $28.76/hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field; Vermont educator’s license with early childhood education endorsement preferred; knowledge and experience in developmentally appropriate early childhood practice, child outcome assessment, child behavior management, and curriculum planning, development and implementation; a commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources; excellent verbal and written communication (bilingual abilities a plus!), documentation, and recordkeeping skills; valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation; physical ability to carry out required tasks.

We offer a great working environment and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership.

CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our diversity and excellence. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.