Head Start Teacher @ Noble, Cleveland County

Crossroads Youth & Family Services; Noble (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. seeks a Head Start Teacher for its Noble location in Cleveland County. The role involves creating a warm, educational setting with developmentally appropriate activities and reporting to the Lead Teacher.

The candidate should have a degree in early childhood education or a CDA credential, be computer literate, and meet safety and documentation requirements. Driving and CPR are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have computer literacy and accurate typing skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication, organizational and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage a developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children.
• Deliver age-appropriate activities addressing group and individual needs.
• Report to Lead Teacher and Area Supervisor as assigned.
• Promote teamwork, leadership, and professional excellence in the classroom.

Skills

Computer literacy

Typing skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Head Start Standards

Education

ECE degree

CDA credential

Job description

Head Start Teacher @ Noble, Cleveland County

Full Time Noble, OK, US 1 Attachments

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1113

Salary Range: $17.15 To $22.01 Hourly

Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking Head Start Teachers for its Noblelocation in Cleveland County. The Head Start Teacher creates and manages an attractive, warm, and challenging learning environment for young children, incorporating developmentally appropriate learning activities which meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children. This position reports to the Lead Teacher, who reports to the Area Supervisor, as assigned..

Here is your chance to make a difference in a child’s life, to help families, and to build relationships while working in a fun, challenging environment that fosters teamwork, encourages leadership, and inspires professional excellence.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans with some employer paid contributions
• Life insurance & long term disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Tuition assistance
• Paid holidays, sick, and vacation/school breaks

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development or related degree with six (6) class in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Childhood Development (CD); OR
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent

License:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have access to a motor vehicle with acceptable liability insurance
• CPR certified (preferred)

Knowledge:

• Must be computer literate and have accurate typing skills as well as the ability to operate a variety of office equipment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal and analytical skills required;
• Community resources, methods and practices of health and safety precautions, providing age-appropriate education services and facilitating family involvement in program services;
• Ability to comply with Head Start Performance Standards.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements:

It is the policy of Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or handicap. Persons of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The conditions here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and tuberculosis test. A Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation background check is required. Must be found to be free from any physical, mental or emotional conditions, determined by a qualified physician and/or psychologist, which with or without accommodation might affect the ability of the employee to perform essential job functions. The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. Additionally, the position requires lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 50lbs.

This classification is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may be required to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by management. Crossroads Youth & Family Services, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change classification duties and responsibilities as the need arises and consistent with the Head Start / Early Head Start Policies and Procedures Policy manual.