Head Start Teacher - Morgan Central

Gateway Community Services; West Liberty (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

CERS Retirement

Job summary

Gateway Community Services in Kentucky is seeking a part-time Head Start educator to organize and implement educational services for children in the Head Start classroom, preparing them for later school success.

You will maintain regular contact with parents, document child progress, and collaborate with community partners to support school readiness while ensuring a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Qualifications

• A.A. in early childhood education with preschool teaching experience.
• Bachelor degree preferred in early childhood education or related field.
• TSG Certification required.
• Valid Kentucky driver’s license, reliable transportation and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement the Head Start curriculum with developmentally appropriate activities.
• Supervise classroom assistants and volunteers; provide direction and coaching.
• Maintain child progress documentation and daily reports; monitor health and safety.
• Engage families and build home-school connections; coordinate with community partners.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and applicable laws.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Collaboration

Coaching

Tact

Ethics/Integrity

Attention to detail

Organizational Understanding

Professionalism

Planning/Time management

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education

TSG Certification

Job description

Summary/ObjectivePlans, organizes, and implements educational services for children in the Head Start classroom that willprepare children for later school success.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions. Implements and follows the program curriculum providing ample opportunities for natural playand hands-on experiences that reflect the learning styles of individual children in the group. Maintains regular contact with parents and completes appropriate documentation (ie; dailyreporting on sleep, eating and toileting) Participates in assigned meetings, events, and training as required Applies knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices Guides and facilitates daily activities, including but not limited to; regular instruction,diapering/toileting, napping, mealtime, etc. Maintains a comprehensive system for assessing and tracking child progress Cooperates with parents to build and support home school connections by providing parents withinformation about curriculum and school readiness Establish and maintain relationships with community partners by being proactive and supportiveof program needs Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment through continued awareness and maintainingcommitment to keeping all children safe Assist in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) Complies with the Head Start Performance Standards and all applicable local, state, and federallaws. Supervises all classroom assistants and volunteers Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of classroom assistants Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies andapplicable laws Responsible for training employees Plans, assigns, and directs work Addresses classroom concerns and resolves problems Ensure that a minimum of 15 clock hours of allowable professional development is completedannually.Competencies1. Analytical Thinking2. Collaboration3. Coaching4. Tact5. Ethics/Integrity6. Attention to detail7. Organizational Understanding8. Professionalism9. Planning/Time managementSupervisory ResponsibilityThis position supervises and provides direction to Head Start classroom instructional assistants, andvolunteers.Work EnvironmentThis position operates in a classroom environment.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; usehands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance;stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift ormove up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision,color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a regular part time position. Days and hours of work are planned in advance and schedule isprovided at the beginning of each program year.In order to meet the needs of the agency, permanent ortemporary changes and/or modifications to the schedule may occur as dictated by management.TravelTravel is primarily local during the business day, although out-of-area travel may be expected uponnotice.Required Education and ExperienceA minimum of an Associate Degree (A.A.) in early childhood education; or an Associate Degree in arelated field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experienceteaching preschool-age children.Preferred Education and ExperienceA Bachelor Degree in early childhood education or in a related field with experience is preferred.Additional Eligibility QualificationsTSG CertificationAdditional RequirementsValid Kentucky driver’s license, reliable transportation, and satisfactory background checks. Pass apre-employment drug test and random drug testing as required. State required minimum vehicle liabilityinsurance and uninsured motorist insurance. Any/all other testing or applicable checks required by local,state, or federal law.AP/EEO StatementGateway Community Action provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicantsfor employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color,religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities andactivities may change at any time with or without notice.Competitive Benefits – paid leave, health, dental, vision, life & CERS Retirement.